Wild Weasel of the Week Staff Sgt. Sarah McGowan

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan-- --  Each week a member of the 35th Fighter Wing is selected as the Wild Weasel of the Week. This individual is recognized based on superior performance, outstanding work ethic, and overall good conduct and discipline.

The 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agency chose Staff Sgt. Sarah McGowan, NCO in charge of protocol, from Gettysburg, Pa., as its Wild Weasel of the Week.

What's your daily mission?
To provide protocol expertise and guidance in the support of distinguished visitors visits, ceremonies, and events hosted by the 35th Fighter Wing commander. This includes official functions, special events, office calls and lodging. I also provide support to units throughout the base to include retirement ceremonies and monthly observations of distinct groups in history.

What do you enjoy about your job?
I enjoy the sense of accomplishment I get from preparing events that impact so many members at Misawa.

Why did you choose to serve in the military?
I joined so I could travel the world, work alongside military professionals, and continue my education.

What is your favorite thing about being in Japan?
I am really going miss snowboarding in Japan and how safe I feel living here.

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her?
My supervisor, Mr. Brian Adams. I have learned a great deal from him about Air Force protocol and it has led me to expand my knowledge on the overall Air Force mission.

Time in Misawa:
2 year 10 months

Time in military:
 6 years

Goals you want to achieve or meet while in Misawa?
I am working towards earning my bachelor's degree in Resource Management.

Supervisor's remarks:
"I could not be happier with Staff Sgt. McGowan. She is a dedicated NCO and sets the standards for young Airmen on and off duty. We directly support the senior wing leadership and she does a wonderful job of balancing all of that, while still dealing with me. Staff Sgt. McGowan will go far." -Mr. Brian Adams, 35th Fighter Wing chief of protocol