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Rock Solid Warrior: Tecnical Sgt. Daa'Iyah Ferguson

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Name: Technical Sgt. Daa'Iyah Ferguson

Deployed Unit: 386th Expeditionary Operations Group

Duty Title: 386th EOG knowledge operations manager

Home unit/station: 2nd Mission Support Group, Barksdale Air Force Base, La.

How do you support the mission here? I provide administrative support to the 386th EOG commander and director of operations. I am the 386th EOG emergency management representative and information assurance officer, and provide mentorship to the younger airmen within the 386th EOG command knowledge management office.

Favorite movie: A Walk in the Clouds

Favorite restaurant: Red Lobster

Favorite superhero: Clark Kent/Superman and The Human Torch (Johnny Storm)

Place you would most like to vacation to or visit: Anywhere sunny with a secluded beach

How many times have you deployed and what makes this deployment unique? I have deployed twice. The deployment is unique because I was better prepared professionally and mentally to perform my duties.

Favorite actor/actress: Sean Connery, Samuel L. Jackson, Bradley Cooper, Sandra Bullock

Favorite food: Seafood

Favorite musical group/musician/singer: Maroon 5, Paramore, and Jay-Z

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? At home I am the NCO in charge of my shop, and the Airmen appointed under me perform most of our taskings. Here, I am doing everything that they do. I have a great appreciation for them now.