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October 11, 2012
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Warrior of the Week October 12, 2012

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Senior Airman Marilyn T. Menjivar

Desert Lightning Team’s Weekly Warrior: Senior Airman Marilyn T. Menjivar 


Family: Daughter – AlainaHometown: Queens, NY

Unit: 355th CONS

Job title: Contracting Administrator

Job description: Soliciting, purchasing, and administering construction contracts for the base

Most rewarding job aspect: Satisfying my customer and CO

Goals: Finish my degree and be the best mom and role model

Hobbies: Cooking, Reading

Favorite performer: Lea Michele

Favorite dish: Steak and Potatoes

I’m proudest of: Myself

Best asset: Being organized

Person I admire most: Julia Childs

Pet peeve: Laziness

What I like most about D-M: The scenery

355th CONS at a glance

Group Commander:  Col. Greg Williams

Squadron commander:  Maj. Jeffrey Donato

First Sergeant:  Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Angermeier

Squadron Motto: “We are – Cons”



 

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