Thunderbolt of the Week: Jennifer Medved

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Staff Sgt. Jennifer Medved, 56th Dental Squadron, Dental Laboratory technician

Hometown: 
Kemah, Texas

Years:  12

Previous Assignments:  Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Royal Air Force, Lakenheath, United Kingdom, and Cannon AFB, N. M.

Inspirations:  My husband , he always pushes me to be better, my mother who I try to be like; my son who taught me that no matter what life throws at you it can be overcome; friends I can look up to.

Goals:  To be the best mother and wife I can be, go far in my Air Force career, have a positive impact everyday, and take more classes. 

Greatest feat: 
Overcoming the challenges of the premature birth of my son.

Self-description:  Outgoing and caring.

Famous last words:  "How can I help?"

Off-duty interests:  Spending time with my family, traveling, shopping and planning for baby number two.

Commander's comments:  "Sergeant Medved is a multi-talented NCO," said Col. Jeffrey Swartz, 56th Dental Squadron commander.  "From chair-side dental assisting, working the front desk, to coordinating our Red Cross volunteer training program, her enthusiasm and concern have a huge influence on our Airmen.  Her expertise in our dental exam process made her my number one choice to represent the dental squadron on the Medical Group's AFSO 21 process improvement team."