Air traffic controller displays "Excellence in All We Do" Published March 5, 2013 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Senior Airman Denny Adkinson Unit: 48th Operations Support Squadron Duty Title: Air traffic controller Time in Service: 6 years, 9 months Time at Lakenheath: 3 years, 9 months Hometown: Seattle, Wash. Hobbies: Running, reading and playing video games Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do" How does the individual portray that core value? Adkinson is one of those rare and exceptional Airmen that is well rounded and excels at everything he does. Every task that is given to him, no matter how difficult, is accomplished quickly and masterfully. The greatest obstacle for me as his supervisor is finding ways to continually challenge him. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? To be a part of something that is bigger than me. It's awesome knowing that I contribute to something that makes our Air Force the best in the world! What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am most proud of winning Airmen of the Year for the 48th Operations Group. What are your personal and/or professional goals? My goal is to complete my Community College of the Air Force and associates degree by the end of the year. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the job is working with the people I work with. Our job is super stressful, but we have fun and work together to always get the job done.