Deployed 70th APS reservist named 'Warrior of the Week'

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KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq --  (Editor's Note: The "Warrior of the Week" is a recognition program at Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq.)

Name/Rank: Staff Sgt. Shanon Winchester

Home station: Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.

Hometown: Sarasota, Fla.

Deployed Unit/Job title: 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron / passenger service representative

Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?
Serving alongside some of the most amazing men and women accomplishing a mission together gives me a vast sense of pride and honor. This is something you don't get in the civilian arena.

What inspires you?
It's not what inspires me, it's who. My mom has shown me unbelievable strength throughout my life. She has overcome obstacles that required pure determination and strength that still amazes me. She will always be my inspiration as I move forward in life. 

What is your most memorable Air Force experience?
Paying my respects to fallen brethren during my first Ramp Ceremony made a huge impact on me. At that moment, I realized the depth of my commitment to my country, my mission, and to my comrades. What an honor it is to serve in the U. S. Air Force!