Contract specialist displays "Excellence in All We Do" Published March 23, 2012 By Senior Airman Tiffany M. Deuel 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name: Shannon Brown Unit: 48th Contracting Squadron Duty Title: Contract Specialist Time in Service: 2 years, 6 months Time at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 months Hometown: Neillsville, Wis. Hobbies: Hiking, camping and traveling Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do" How does the individual portray that core value? Her duties as a contract specialist are always on-target and on-time. We can always depend on her to produce a high quality product. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? With being a veteran and my husband currently an active duty explosive ordinance disposal technician, it gives me great pride to support the mission as a contract specialist here at RAF Lakenheath. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I'm proud of obtaining my Acquisition Professional Development Program Contracting Level 1 Certification. What are your personal and/or professional goals? I want to gain more knowledge and experience in acquisitions to eventually become a contracting officer. What is your favorite part of your job? I like working with wonderful co-workers and a variety of customers. I like helping them obtain the commondities or services that will successfully achieve their mission.