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  • 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron
SOUTHWEST ASIA --   Staff Sgt. Jon Owens

NCO in charge of night vision section

Home unit/base: 86th Operations Support Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

How do you support the mission here? As the NCO in charge, I support the mission by making sure that all aircrew night vision equipment is operational 24/7. This, in conjunction with maintaining all the aircrew flight equipment ensures we can fly, fight, and win.

How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique? This is my third deployment. This deployment is unique because the challenges involved with my position directly 'make or break' our ability to execute the flying mission at night.

How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? This deployment has made it possible to see the diversity of how various major commands operate. It has also highlighted how teamwork makes every part of the puzzle fit into place to make the mission happen every day.