Liberty Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Young Published April 10, 2015 By 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Alexandria Young Unit: 48th Force Support Squadron Duty Title: Food Service Technician Time in Service: 2 years, 3 months Time at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 10 months Hometown: West Valley, Utah Hobbies: Baking, movies and spending time with my family Core Value Portrayed: Service Before Self How does the individual portray this core value? Young was submitted for a Liberty Spotlight by Master Sgt. Lauralee Okoniewski, 48th Force Support Squadron dining facility manager. According to Okoniewski, Young is always the first one to volunteer for a hard task, working extra shifts or staying late to help the next shift. She never complains and always has a positive attitude. She has a thirst for knowledge and wants to know how everything operates. She has been trained in multiple jobs, to include two that are normally held by NCOs. Young shares her knowledge with her peers and can effectively cover every position in our facility. Why did you join the Air Force? I grew up in the military and wanted the pride I saw in everyone else. I wanted to do something better with myself. How does your job support the mission of the 48th Fighter Wing? The 48th FSS is the backbone of the 48th Fighter Wing. Without food, lodging, the gym, readiness and mortuary affairs and all of our other counterparts, the rest of the wing would have a tough time executing their mission. What drives you as an Airman? Leadership. When I look at those above me, I try to find the ways I want to be like them and the ways I don't. I try to learn from everyone, and that drives me to be better. What skills do you possess that set you apart from others? I think being responsible and really taking the core values to heart sets me apart from many of my fellow Airmen. What has been your favorite place to travel in England/Europe, or where would you like to travel to? I love to just take a drive with my husband. I think what's important is who you're with, not where you are. That said, I really want to go to Spain.