Airman 1st Class Jessica Chapman
56th Civil Engineer Squadron
Engineering technician
Hometown: Bison, S.D.
Years in service: One
Family: Mother, Roxie Niemi; father, Wade Chapman; and sisters Tanya Lawhead and Cassie Jackson
Education: Associate degree in computer aided drafting from Western Dakota Technical Institute
Inspirations: Family, friends; knowing I can make a difference
Goals: Happiness, educate myself throughout life, have a meaningful and complete life
Self-description: Determined, honest, enthusiastic
Famous last words: “Falling down is a part of life. Getting back up is living.”
Off-duty interests: Sports, outdoor activities, traveling, experiencing new things
Commander’s comments: “Airman first class Chapman embodies what it means to be a Dragonslayer and an Air Force civil engineer,” said Lt. Col. Chad BonDurant, 56th CES commander. “She maintains a positive attitude and eagerly seeks opportunities to improve herself personally and professionally. While she understands and appreciates her contributions to the mission as an engineering assistant, she realizes what we do as Airmen is not nearly as important as how we do it. Her service inspires others to be better, and that is the essence of great leadership.”
