Unit deployment manager displays "Excellence in All We Do"

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  • By Senior Airman Tiffany M. Deuel
  • 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Ann Michelle Urdiales

Unit: 48th Communications Squadron

Duty Title: Unit deployment manager

Time in Service: 16 years

Time at RAF Lakenheath: 2 years, 9 months

Hometown: San Diego, Calif.

Hobbies: Running

Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"

How does the individual portray that core value?
Urdiales is an extremely hard worker and will work at a task or job until she knows it inside and out. She takes great pride in doing the best job she possibly can.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
It has allowed me to grow and broaden my horizons through all the different countries and cultures that I have experienced throughout my assignments and deployments.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
I was awarded Joint Commendation Medals for my tour in Korea and deployment to Iraq. I was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for my deployment to Afghanistan, in recognition of my hard work and effort.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?
My goals are to get my bachelor's degree and to make master sergeant.

What is your favorite part of your job?
The best part is being able to help our 48th CS deployers get to their deployed location smoothly and safely with everything they need.