Contracting officer demonstrates 'Service Before Self' Published March 16, 2011 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Anna Gulewich, GS-11 Unit: 48th Contracting Squadron Duty Title: Contracting officer Time in Service: 9 years, 3 months Time at Lakenheath: 3 years (previous tour), 4 years 6 months (current tour) Hometown: Roseburg, Ore. Hobbies: Bell ringing (church bell tours), reading, fitness, sight-seeing Core Value Portrayed: Service Before Self How does the individual portray that core value? She is always putting the mission first. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving in the Air Force is important to me, because I take pride in working with our troops and providing service to Air Force personnel while overseas. What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of? I am proud of the experience I have gained while serving in operational contracting throughout the Air Force and the productive relationships I have gained through those experiences. I am proud that I can impart some knowledge to less experienced contract specialists and do my part to guide them in their own learning and achievements. What are your personal and/or professional goals? My personal goal is to be the best parent I can for my twin daughters while improving job experiences. Career progression and broadening is important to me; my immediate professional goal is to finish a master's program in acquisition management. What is your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of the contracting career field is that there is always an opportunity to learn something new each and every day. I enjoy working with our customers on RAFs Lakenheath, Feltwell, Mildenhall and within the tenant organizations. My favorite part of working in an overseas location is learning about the host country's customs and laws and how they impact business. I enjoy working with the British business community to ensure partnering efforts are encouraged in order to effectively deliver and receive services and commodities.