On May perhaps 12, Kaleigh Moss, a 2023 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Public Well being, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force along with 15 fellow cadets.
Her initial salute in the course of the commissioning ceremony, held by the 915th Air Force ROTC Detachment, was offered to the particular person who served as her mentor even though a member of the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh.
“My initial greeting was John Fowler, who serves as an aircraft electrical and environmental technician on a C-17 in the 911th Airlift Wing,” Lt. Moss stated. “Throughout my time as a member, he taught me how to be an exceptional aircraft maintainer by demonstrating the core values of aviation.” It greatest exemplifies the core worth service ahead of itself. Fowler’s major priority is generating confident the mission is a good results.
2d Lt. Kaleigh Moss salutes Employees Sgt. John Fowler in the course of the 915th Air Force ROTC Detachment commissioning ceremony on May perhaps 12.
Moss’ twin brother, also a May perhaps graduate (Middlebury College, BA in Art History), along with her mother, participated in her pinning ceremony.
As a subsequent step for Moss, who later that day passed the initial phase to earn a degree in public well being, she will function as an airport operations officer.
“I will be managing radar systems, climate systems, airport upkeep and air site visitors handle,” she explained.
In addition to her new assignment, she also plans to continue her education, crediting Steve Davis, associate professor of well being policy, management and leadership, for her choice.
“Dr. Steve Davis’ project management classes inspired me to pursue a master’s degree in project management at George Washington University,” Moss stated.
When it comes to delivering her personal inspiration, she shares the following wisdom with students who are prepared to adhere to in her footsteps.
“Speak to your teachers! “All my professors have been superb and supportive,” she stated. “They can not enable you if you never communicate with them.”
Find out much more about 2d Lt. Moss and her field internship with Girls on the Run, and check out the College of Public Health’s site to study much more about its undergraduate applications.
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