419th FW Reservist embodies 'Spirit off American Woman' Published Sept. 8, 2006 By Senior Airman Christina A. Wright 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE,UT -- Master Sgt. Lori Noble, NCOIC of the 419th Personnel Support of Contingency Operations wears many hats. She is a traditional Reservist and also a wife; mother of three girls; a full-time employee with the 84th Combat Sustainment Wing here, a college student, sports coach and a avid civic volunteer. Sergeant Noble was recently honored for the many roles she plays on base and in the local community, and can now add the words "role model" to her list of various jobs the she so readily takes on. During the 2006 Mattie Wattis Harris 'Spirit of the American Woman' award ceremony held at the Allred Theater at Weber State University Saturday, Sergeant Noble received the Federal Government - Military award "The award is really indicative of all Reservists who have a lot on their plate," Sergeant Noble pointed out. "It is something so many of our people are worthy of, really." Sergeant Noble's civilian supervisor at the 84th CSW nominated her for the award. "(Sergeant Noble's) skills and leadership abilities make her an outstanding role model for all young women. She is an inspiration to her coworkers and has a strong influence on the lives around her. She is pursuing a degree, working full-time, completes Reserve duties, and is an amazing mom. She is a shinning example of the true spirit of the American women," said Debra Schwartz, Sergeant Noble's 84th CSW supervisor. Sergeant Noble is currently a sophomore at Park University, majoring in Logistics Management, maintaining a 3.5 grade point average and completed Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy within one month of promotion. The 419th Reservist is a 4-H leader and has volunteered to work at numerous community events including the Davis County Fair and Habitat for Humanity. She is also an active member of her children's school Parent Teacher Association. Sergeant Noble volunteers for the Forgotten Patient Christmas Project which provides clothes and gifts to people who are alone in the hospital during the holidays. Last Christmas, she also volunteered to help with a local 'Toys for Tots' event and a food drive. In addition, Sergeant Noble joins the 419th FW Top Three association to participate in the Adopt a Highway program and is a children's softball coach. Each year, Your Community Connection of Ogden and Northern Utah honors members of the community with the special awards in 27 different categories. Awards are given to individuals who have exhibited courage, strength and resiliency on their way to achieving advocacy, leadership, creativity, initiative and service. "Recipients of the awards are selected based on the ability to be a role model to others, community involvement, barriers overcome, personal achievements and similar criteria," according Raquel Lee, the community resource center manager at YCC. The YCC is a non-profit organization that recognizes role models in the community while fulfilling their mission of "saving and changing lives." "This award is definitely an honor," Sergeant Noble said. "It recognizes that a lot of us try to give back and set the example for the youth and community. We need to set a positive example." For information about the YCC, and the 'Spirit of the American Woman' award, visit www.yccogden.org.