Public health technician displays “Service Before Self” Published Jan. 4, 2013 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Sarah Miller Unit: 48th Aerospace Medical Squadron Duty Title: Public health technician Time in Service: 1 year, 4 months Time at Lakenheath: 10 months Hometown: Yorba Linda, Calif. Hobbies: All kinds of crafts and dance, including ten years of competitive hip-hop dance Core Value Portrayed: "Service Before Self" How does the individual portray that core value? Miller arrived on station and hit the ground running. She is dedicated to her flight and the unit as a whole. She is actively involved in the squadron booster club and has organized several morale building events for the squadron. Miller displays an unparalleled work ethic and fully commits herself to performing all tasks to the pinnacle of her ability. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the military, especially the Air Force is something I've always wanted to do and it is a profession that I take great pride in being a part of. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am most proud of completing 37 credit hours toward my Community College of the Air Force in Public Health Technologies and toward my bachelors in social sciences with a minor in biology. What are your personal and/or professional goals? Short term, I want to get Senior Airman below the zone and finish my degrees. Long term, I'd like to obtain a doctorate degree and possibly become a nurse. What is your favorite part of your job? I really enjoy the interactions I get to have with patients compared to just dealing with paperwork. I enjoy getting to help people and the different customer service issues, especially the medical-related issues.