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Fairchild's Finest: Staff Sgt. Lyndell Bowie

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  Name: Staff Sgt. Lyndell Bowie

Unit: 92 Comptroller Squadron

Duty Title: Financial Services Supervisor/Travel Pay NCOIC

What do you do on a daily basis at Fairchild AFB? Answer customer travel inquiries and ensure travel documents are processed accurately/timely.

What do you enjoy your job? I really enjoy helping people and Finance offers a great opportunity to interact with the entire base populace. The job offers a wide range of learning opportunities. Finance consists of more than military pay and travel pay but includes budget to and accounting too.

Why did you choose to serve in the military? To serve our country.

What is your greatest accomplishment? Knowing I've made a positive impact in others lives. I enjoy helping others! Whether it's helping someone resolve a pay issue or spending a few hours volunteering with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a less fortunate family, I am motivated to do better for myself so I can continue to help others who are in need of assistance.

Goals you want to achieve or meet while at the Fairchild AFB? Finish my CCAF.

What is your favorite quote? You must be the change you wish to see in the world. - Gandhi

Who is your favorite mentor and what did you learn from him/her? Retired TSgt Levanstian Brown. He taught me to always be optimistic and to give 100% at everything I do.
If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why? Gandhai - I would like to gain more knowledge about his way of thinking and learn about the world from his perspective.