Assistant government purchase card program coordinator displays "Excellence in All We Do"

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  • By Airman Cory D. Payne
  • 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England --  Name and Rank: Damian Owner

Unit: 48th Contracting Squadron

Duty Title: Assistant GPC program coordinator

Time in Service: 18 months

Time at Lakenheath: 18 months

Hometown: Brandon, Suffolk

Hobbies: Playing bass guitar, computer gaming and playing soccer.

Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"

How does the individual portray that core value?
Owner portrays excellence and professionalism on a daily basis. Over the last year, he processed more than 600 foreign draft checks all within 24 hours of receiving the request. His diligent work ethic enabled him to slash contract acquisition lead time by 50 percent. His outstanding contribution to mission execution earned him the USAFE/A7K's coin for excellence.
 
Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving in the Air Force is important to me because of the opportunities it brings for professional development. The skill set I'm developing while working for the Air Force will help me attain both my future professional and personal goals.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?
The work that I am able to do with our Government Purchase Card customers to ensure they are able to purchase requirements quickly and effectively. Also, I'm particularly proud of the close working relationships that I have been able to develop with them.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?
To enjoy my time with my band Go.Fly.Win and to continue working hard on my current studies with the Open University.

What is your favorite part of your job?
The times when the pressure is on in terms of workload and we are working together as a team to successfully ensure the program runs smoothly. There is a real sense of satisfaction gained from keeping things moving forward in these moments.