Wingman of the Week Published July 2, 2008 By Emily Smith 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Castaldo 43rd Medical Support Squadron What is your job description?: I work in the Release of Information office copying records for off-base providers to help further patient health care and readiness for the medical group. What is the date you entered the military?: Feb. 13, 2007 What is the reason you entered the military?: I have wanted to join the military since I was little. All the men in my family have served in the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps so I wanted to be the first to join the Air Force. Who has been the most influential person in your career?: My mother. She taught me to always be the best and not to give up when things get rough. What are your short term goals?: To pass my end of course exam with a 90 percent or better. What are your long term goals?:To make it through my husband's upcoming deployment. He is a Marine and his battalion leaves in October.