Medical Group Airman epitomizes Air Force core values Published June 11, 2009 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Airman 1st Class Christina Acosta, 48th Medical Support Squadron medical material technician, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by her chain of command because she practices the Air Force core values of "Integrity First" and "Excellence in All We Do". Commander: Lt. Col. Jeffrey White Time in Service: 1 year 10 months Time at Lakenheath: 1 year 3 months Hometown: La Puente, Calif. Hobbies: Reading, sports, running, off-duty education Core Value Portrayed: Airman Acosta epitomizes the Air Force core values "Integrity First" and "Excellence in All We Do" in every task she takes on, every day. Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Serving the Air Force is important to me for a multitude of reasons. I absolutely love that I am part of something bigger than myself or any "big corporation". I love serving because every day is a constant reminder of how my parents sacrificed for me and now their child is capable of sacrificing for them. What are your personal and career goals? My personal goals are to be able to beat my husband in running and to be spiritually, physically and mentally in tip-top shape. Once I have myself strong in all areas, there will be no stopping me in my career goals. I plan to commission as a nurse, further my studies in medical school and retire.