Rock Solid Warrior

Staff Sgt. Kenneth Holsey, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group medical technician, draws blood from a patient at a deployed location in Southwest Asia on Dec. 13, 2012. Holsey was nominated as the weeks "Rock Solid Warrior" for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin Knox)

Rock Solid Warrior: Staff Sgt. Kenneth Holsey

Published Dec. 14, 2012
386th EMDG

12/14/2012 - SOUTHWEST ASIA-- -- Rank/First & Last Name: Staff Sgt. Kenneth Holsey

Deployed Unit: 386th Expeditionary Medical Group

Duty Title: Medical Technician

Home unit/station: 88th Medical Operations Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Family's military heritage:
Brother - USMC Harrier Pilot
Father, Uncles, Grand Fathers - USN

What is your mission here? CASF/EMEDS

What are some of the best parts of your mission? I transition the sick/wounded to higher level of care and broadening skills through new cases.

What are some of the challenges you face while conducting your mission, and how do you overcome them? Being away from family and leading in a new career field. Leaning on those around me and leaning on my faith.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? By taking care of all adults as opposed to children.

How many times have you deployed? Two times

What makes this deployment unique? I am new to my current career field so there is a learning curve to leading in a new job and performing as well

Why did you join the Air Force? To broaden my horizons, education, to see the world and to take care of my family.