Wingman of the week Published Aug. 17, 2006 By Senior Airman Stacia Zachary 43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Airman Carla Oltmer43rd Aeromedical Dental Squadron dental assistantJob description: I set up the dental treatment room with the proper instruments needed for the dental procedure. I assist the dentist in all different types of dental procedures. I also take dental X-rays, work at the front desk and sterilize dental instruments. Date entered military: May 5, 2003 Reason I entered the military: I entered the military to serve my country and earn a college degree. Most influential in my career: I think the most influential person in my career is my supervisor. My supervisor has been the only mentor I have had my whole Air Force career. I thank her for helping me get this far in my career. Short-term goals: My short-term goal is to become civilian certified in my career field. Long-term goal: My long-term goal is to get my degree in health- care management If I could change one thing at Pope: It would be the ability for Airman to deploy that are in a career field that doesn't deploy. In my career field, there are hardly any slots open to deploy. I think that every Airman should have the experience of deploying at least once.