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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. Kiwan Edwards
43rd Maintenance Squadron

What is your job description? Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman (crew chief) 

What is the date you entered the military? June 17, 2002 

What is the reason you entered the military? I wanted to travel around the world and see new places. 

Who has been the most influential person in your career? My aunt who joined 3 years prior to me told me about the opportunities the Air Force had to offer and the experience would be monumental. 

What are your short term goals? To finish my Community College of the Air Force Degree. 

What are your long term goals? To eventually get my bachelor's and master's degrees and retire. 

What do you think is the best thing about Pope, and why? The people. Everyone here is very friendly and always willing to offer any type of aid when needed. 

If you could change one thing about Pope, what would it be, and why? I would build new dorms for those Airmen living in the older dorms that experience minor problems with their rooms.