Thunderbolt of the Week: Senior Airman Carrie Zent Published July 20, 2007 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Senior Airman Carrie Zent, 607th Air Control Squadron, Surveillance Technician Instructor Hometown: Richardton, N.D. Years in service: Four Education: Currently attending American Military University, pursuing a medical transcription certificate and Community College of the Air Force degree Previous assignments: Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and Naval Air Station, Keflavik, Iceland Inspirations: My family and friends from the 932nd Air Control Squadron Goals: To re-enlist, successfully complete weapons director school and serve 20 or more years in the military Greatest feat: Surviving five months in Iraq Self-description: Honest and hilarious Famous last words: "Stop texting me." Off-duty interests: Photography, hiking, fishing, camping, scrap booking and cross stitching Commander's comments: "Airman Zent is a dedicated surveillance technician instructor who consistently gets praised for her teaching abilities and expertise during end-ofcourse feedbacks," said Lt. Col. Todd Scott, 607th ACS commander. "As assistant class advisor, she provided mentorship and career knowledge to more than 30 students which proved to be crucial for overall student development. Airman Zent consistently strives for excellence and always displays a very positive attitude. She ecently volunteered to become an enlisted weapons director for the Aerospace control and warning systems career field. I wish I had 20 more just like Airman Zent in the unit."