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Contracting supplies 380th AEW

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ackerman, 380th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron, reviews a contract, July 6. Sergeant Ackerman works with vendors to provide equipment and supplies for the 380th mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

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Warrior of the Week

Published July 9, 2009

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ackerman

Duty Title: Contracing Officer
Hometown: Charleston, S.C.
Deployed from: 3rd Contracting Squadron Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

What is your impact to the mission?
I purchase everything the wing needs to Fly the Tasking Order, Manage the Air and Space Expeditionary Force Transition, and maintain good order and discipline while doing so.

What do you enjoy most about this deployment?
The chance to impact the mission on such a huge level and the opportunity to work with a great team, on both the government and contractor side.

What are your goals while on this deployment?
I'd like to get in better shape, expand my contracting knowledge, and work more towards my Bachelor's Degree.

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Contracting supplies 380th AEW