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IN FOCUS: Senior Airman Teresa Doskey, 419th MXS

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  • By Staff Sgt. Crystal Charriere
  • 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah --  Senior Airman Teresa Doskey is an aircraft fuels systems technician in the 419th Maintenance Squadron, and was recently selected for officer training school. Public Affairs sat down with Doskey to get to know her better.

Why did you originally want to become an officer?

Being an officer has been a long time goal of mine. I can't think of the exact moment when I wanted to be an officer, but I worked with lots of cool officers on my first base. I've always wanted to be a higher leader and possibly a commander because I like helping others. Not that you can't help people as an NCO in charge, but I think you have a greater reach as an officer. It's a better opportunity to be more impactful and make positive changes.

What makes you nervous about becoming an officer?

I'm really excited and stoked to go to officer training school, but there's going to be nervousness and apprehension with any new change. I'm a little worried because it's going to be a lot different, and it might be challenging to learn to delegate. I also definitely don't want to walk in with the attitude that I can change the world; I think it's important to soak up as much knowledge as I can first.

What is your current job with the 419th Fighter Wing?

I'm a fuels systems technician, so I troubleshoot problems with the fuels system on aircraft and assist others in fixing the problems or replacing parts. I'm also a Physical Training Leader, so I administer PT tests on drill weekends. If someone asks for help improving their score, I can create a program to help them decrease their run time and things like that.

Why did you join the Air Force Reserve?

I was on active duty for three years in a finance job, and I took a break in service. I wanted to join the Reserve because I missed the military life and the camaraderie. I really like seeing the differences between the Reserve and active duty and also the differences in the maintenance and finance worlds. Sometimes the flightline isn't really where you want to be, but it's really cool to be out there working on the aircraft.