Senior Airman Aymee Fowkes

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  "Tip of the Spear" is a weekly spotlight designed to recognize outstanding Airmen for the work they do every day at Hurlburt Field. Senior Airman Aymee Fowkes, 1st Special Operations Wing Plans and Programs resource advisor, was selected for this week's spotlight.

Name: Senior Airman Aymee Fowkes

Unit: 1st Special Operations Wing Plans and Programs 

Duty Title: Resource advisor

Hometown: None. My parents were in the Army, so I moved every three years.

Date Entered the Air Force: Oct. 17, 2006

Hobbies: Motorcycle-riding, running and working out

Why did you join the Air Force?
I wanted a job that I could be proud of in a career that would make a difference in the world.

How does your Air Force specialty contribute to the mission?
It is my job as resource advisor to ensure that the mission has enough funding for completion as well as ensuring that we take care of every member. Whether it is finding funding or ensuring that the member's voucher is paid, our job is to see the mission through from start to finish. 

What's your favorite thing about Hurlburt Field?
I enjoy being a part of the Air Force Special Operations Command and always being at the forefront worldwide. Working with the men and women of our community has been the most rewarding thing I have experienced.

What do you like most about being an Airman?
I love being in the thick of it. There isn't a day when I am not glad to come into work. No matter how busy or stressful it may be at times, I love knowing that I make a contribution to accomplish the mission.

What's one thing you wish you were told before joining the Air Force?
I wish I would have been told how emotionally attached you can become. When a member isn't paid correctly or a mission has to be postponed, it effects me not only as an Airman but as a person.

What motivates you at work?
The people around me on a daily basis. Their understanding of service before self reminds me why I joined the Air Force.

Who are your heroes/role models?
The everyday person. They're the people who work 12-hour days or deploy for months at a time and may not be able to see their family. Yet they never complain, but rather keep performing their job to the best of their ability. These members are heroes who motivate me.

Advice to others?
No matter your rank, you can always perform the job and make a difference.

Why was she selected?
"Airman Fowkes goes above and beyond her regular duties to provide excellent support for our mission. She has been helping out at the fitness assessment cell as well working her normal duties, resulting in extra long days, yet providing her excellent support to the office. She has recently developed a TDY/travel voucher checklist to help ensure timely and accurate payment." 
-Lt. Col. David Mohon, 1st SOW Plans and Programs chief