NCO in charge of chapel resources displays "Integrity First" Published Oct. 19, 2012 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Aimee Roth Unit: 48th Fighter Wing Staff Duty Title: NCO in charge of chapel resources Time in Service: 9 years, 8 months Time at Lakenheath: 1 year, 3 months Hometown: Bakersfield, Calif. Hobbies: Playing volleyball, laughing with my husband and watching ridiculous crime shows such as SVU and Snapped Core Value Portrayed: "Integrity First" How does the individual portray that core value? Roth is a model for all three Air Force Core Values but has especially displayed true integrity in her role as NCO in charge of chapel resources. She single-handedly transformed and restored integrity to the $432,000 chapel tithes and offering fund program that was turned over to her, reducing 24 discrepancies to zero within two months. For her tireless work, she was recognized and coined as a superior performer by the United States Air Forces in Europe Inspector General team during the Combined Unit Inspection. Most recently, she interviewed 14 applicants and trained a new account manager, a feat that will enable additional continuity to the CTOF program and increased religious support team visitation in the 48th FW. Roth is an outstanding NCO who always exceeds expectations and encourages our staff. Her selection to Tech. Sgt. is well deserved. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? It's the pride and satisfaction involved in serving with and for Airmen in the world's most elite Air Force. During day-to-day activities, we tend to forget how many sacrifices are made by military members and their families. After going back to my hometown to participate in a Veterans Day parade, I felt the true impact of my service. The nation's past, present and future defenders were all around me and to be a part of something with such an endless significance is remarkable. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? Being awarded the John L. Levitow Award in Airmen Leadership School was a reward unlike anything I've ever experienced. Two weeks after the sudden passing of my mother, my husband's departure for Afghanistan and finding out that I made Staff Sergeant, I entered ALS. It was terribly difficult to make it through each day of class. There is no doubt God got me through those hard times. Surprisingly enough, I did pretty well on the assignments. On the night of graduation, I thought surely I'd get an award for academics. The awards came and went, but my name was not called. The Levitow Award was being announced, and after I shot a defeated look to my table, I heard over the loud speakers "...and from the Fighter Wing Staff..." It was like a scene from a movie. I saw everything in slow motion, people getting up from their seats, clapping and urging me forward. I seemed to float to the stage and I couldn't be more grateful that my father was there to witness it all. What are your personal and/or professional goals? I'm working toward my bachelor's degree in social science, which I hope to complete before this tour ends. My professional aspirations are to hone my leadership skills with guidance from my current supervisor and teammates. What is your favorite part of your job? For me, visitation is the best part of the job. Visiting with our Airmen leaves me with a renewed sense of purpose along with other benefits. It helps put a "face to a name" for the chapel and builds trusting relationships, which strengthen the wing mission. It also gives me a chance to relay my appreciation for the people here at RAF Lakenheath and their families.