Thunderbolt of the Week: Airman 1st Class Rachel DeVries Published Oct. 17, 2006 LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Airman 1st Class Rachel DeVriesOrganization: 56th Contracting Squadron, Contract Apprentice Time in service: Nine months Hometown: Jackson's Gap, Ala. Education: Central Alabama Community College, Associate in Science Goals: To get my bachelor's degree in business management and one day have my own business Self-description: Well-mannered, highly motivated, open-minded, diligent and friendly Famous last words: "If you can't change the situation, then change the way you look at it." Inspirations: My family, especially my older brother Off-duty interests: Going to movies, reading and computers Greatest feat: There are many things I've accomplished, but the two things I'm most proud of are getting my associate degree and joining the military. Commander comments: "Airman DeVries has redefined the term "Mission Ready Airman," said Maj. Thomas Ficklin. "She came to 56th CONS from technical school and earned a reputation as a hard charger, procuring more than $725,000 worth of quality of life and missionessential requirements in just five months. She is aggressively pursuing requirements to attain her five-skill level. She has already established herself as an invaluable asset."