Rock Solid Warrior Published April 6, 2007 386 SVS SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Staff Sgt. Tia S. Thomas Staff Sgt. Tia S. Thomas 386th Expeditionary Services Squadron Special Events Coordinator Home unit/base: 20 SVS, Shaw AFB, S.C. How do you support the mission here? My primary responsibilities include the scheduling and coordination of all events that take place at the Flex, the Pavilion and the Auditorium. To include, but not limited to, Spa Days, Bazaars and USO shows. How many times have you deployed and what makes this one unique? I have been deployed 5 times. This deployment is unique because I have been given the opportunity to make things happen in a pivotal wartime situation by ensuring that there is something to do for everyone on the base by enhancing the morale of the Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines. How does your job differ in a deployed environment vs. home base? Back at Shaw I am the Sports and Marketing Director at the Fitness Center. Both jobs are similar in the sense that I deal with a great number of customers and help facilitate a variety of activities to ensure that their on and off-duty times are filled with an array of options for them to enjoy.