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Wingman of the Week

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  • By Airman 1st Class Mindy Bloem
  • 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --  Staff Sgt. Adriana Marquez 
43rd Operations Support Squadron 

Job description: I am the 43rd Operations Support Squadron Commander's Executive Assistant. 

Date you entered the military: Aug. 22, 2001 

Reason you entered the military? I joined the military to attend college and travel. 

Who has been the most influential person in your career? Lt. Col. David Knight 

Short term goals: To finish my bachelor's degree. 

Long term goals: To get my commission and retire at the age of 39. 

What do you think is the best thing about Pope, and why? I think the best thing about Pope is the mix of all the different types of people. 

If you could change one thing about Pope, what would it be, and why? I wouldn't change a thing.