Medical NCO displays "Service Before Self"

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Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Maybelle McKinney-Martin

Unit: 48th Medical Operations Squadron

Duty Title: NCO in charge physical and occupational therapy

Time in Service:
9 Years, 9 months

Time at Lakenheath:
3 years

Hometown: Yigo, Guam

Hobbies:
Reading, swimming, running and yoga

Core Value Portrayed:
Service Before Self

How does the individual portray that core value?
Always takes care of her Airmen and volunteers for many activities across the medical group and fighter wing.

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
It is a great opportunity to serve my country, travel the world and go to school all at the same time.

What accomplishment during your Air Force career are you most proud of?

The most humbling experience for me so far was my deployment to Balad, Iraq. I got a chance to help the deployed troops and Iraqi nationals.

What are your personal and/or professional goals?
My goal is to complete my bachelor's degree in international relations and to be able to enjoy my last year in England with my family.

What is your favorite part of your job?
I love seeing patients because we get to see them progress and get better. It's the best feeling in the world knowing I've helped them through the pain.