Rock Solid Warrior Published Sept. 10, 2010 SOUTHWEST ASIA -- This week's 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Rock Solid Warrior comes from the 386th Expeditionary Operations Group. Name: Staff Sgt. Shinlita Rodriguez Unit: 386th EOG Job: Knowledge Operations Manager Home station: 18th Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan How do you support the mission here? I consolidate data, prepare reports and oversee administrative processes within the EOG. I also work closely with group leadership to ensure that timely and accurate decisions are made. How many times have you deployed and what makes this deployment unique? This is my first deployment. Outside of missing family, it has been a great experience. I've met some really good people and I've had a chance to learn a lot more about the Air Force mission. How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? When you're away from your loved ones, you interact and share more of a bond with the people you work with. Your co-workers become your family away from home.