Medical technician displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

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  • By Airman 1st Class Cory D. Payne
  • 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - --  
Rank and Full Name: Senior Airman Krystle Starr Clark

Unit: 48th In-Patient Care Squadron

Duty Title: Medical technician multiservice unit

Time in Service: 3 years

Time at Lakenheath: 2 years, 4 months

Hometown: Chillicothe, Ohio

Hobbies: Oil painting, running, hiking and traveling

Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"

How does the individual portray that core value?
Clark's job requires that she works independently. She is a self starter and is self-motivated. She always goes above and beyond in all aspects of her duties and assigned tasks. Her determination to get the job done the right way and on time is second to none. She is truly a continuously superior performer.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
I have always been inspired by my grandfather to join the military after he had served as a medic in World War II. I am honored to serve and protect the people of the United States of America. What better way than to serve with the best?

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
My proudest accomplishment so far in my career with the Air Force would be achieving Distinguished Graduate from tech school. I have always had a weakness in my study skills prior to the Air Force. During tech school, I learned the proper skills I needed to study for success.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?
My personal and professional goals are very similar to one another. They are to be very successful not only in my career but in life. Also, to make an impact on each person I meet, whether it be a fellow Airman, a patient I care for, or even just a stranger on the street.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Knowing that I can make an impact on someone's life every day with my job is what I truly love about it. Whether it is my showing compassion, empathy or just a smile that could make a patient feel comforted. It really makes my job truly awesome!