366th MDOS names its warriors of the week

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MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho --  Senior leaders with the 366th Medical Operations Squadron recently selected the following individuals as their warriors of the week. The recognition program highlights members of the 366th Fighter Wing who make significant contributions to their unit and the base.

Staff Sgt. Shlonda Mitchell

Unit and duty title: 366th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician

Time in Air Force: 11 years

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: Six years

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas

Hobbies: Shopping and traveling

What service does Sergeant Mitchell provide to the Gunfighters? "I vaccinate all active-duty members to prepare for readiness as well as dependents for preventive health."

Most memorable Air Force moment. "Taking care of critical patients while in the emergency room and everyone in the hospital helping out to get a patient back to life."

Interesting personal fact: "When people look at me they don't know that I ride motorcycles. Yes, I'm a biker girl."

Why does Sergeant Mitchell deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Sergeant Mitchell expertly manages a two-man shop responsible for immunizing the entire wing, its dependents and retirees. Due to her leadership, the clinic score went from a marginal to an excellent in a recent health services inspection. Sergeant Mitchell's coordination and attention to detail is a true asset to our medical group."
- Master Sgt. Karren Gantt, 366th MDOS commander


Staff Sgt. Nicole Johnson

Unit and duty title: 366th Medical Operations Squadron aeromedical service craftsman

Time in Air Force: Eight years

Time at Mountain Home Air Force Base: Two years

Hometown: Battle Ground, Wash.

Hobbies: Running the dogs in the desert, camping and off roading

What service does Sergeant Johnson provide to the Gunfighters? Sergeant Johnson serves as the specialty clinics noncommissioned officer in charge for pediatrics, internal medicine and the immunization clinic.

Most memorable Air Force moment. "Dressing my six-month-old son up as Santa Claus and taking him around the medical ward I worked in at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, on Christmas Eve. Seeing the smiles on the faces of my patients who had been serving down range was priceless. Many of them hadn't seen or held a child in months. The healing I was able to witness by simply bringing him in was overwhelming."

Interesting personal fact: "I love to shoot the 12-gauge shotgun, but never hit a thing."

Why does Sergeant Johnson deserve to be a warrior of the week? "Sergeant Johnson took over as the Specialty Clinic Flight NCOIC in the midst of preparing for the 366th Medical Group's health services inspection and joint commission accreditation. Unexpectedly, the flight commander was placed on convalescence leave, but due to Sergeant Johnson's commitment to the mission, the clinic came through with flying colors, and the group received an excellent score. Sergeant Johnson's dedication to her patients shows in every aspect of her service and she is always on target."
- Lt. Col. Kelly Fields, 366th MDOS specialty clinic flight commander