Warrior of the Week

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1. Name and rank: Senior Airman Karla Carl 

2. Unit: 7th Security Forces Squadron 

3. Job title: Security Forces controller 

4. Job description and its impact on the overall mission: As a Security Forces Controller my primary responsibilities are to keep all Security Forces informed of activities and incidents that occur on Dyess, dispatch appropriate patrols to incidents, complete required notifications and create the daily blotter. As a Security Forces, the security of our resources and safety of personnel on Dyess AFB is our overall mission. 

5. Time in the military: Three years 

6. Time at Dyess: Three years 

7. Family: My parents and I have one brother and one sister. 

8. Hometown: Chicago

9. Why did you join the military? I joined the military to travel the world and to gain new experiences. I also wanted to further my education. 

10. Where do you see yourself in 10 or 20 years? I see myself as a successful woman with a family. 

11. What do you do for fun here? I like go to the fitness center and get in shape. On the weekends, I like to hang out with friends by the pool and relax. 

12. What's your favorite Air Force memory or story? My favorite memory of the Air Force was in the Baltimore airport, returning from my first deployment in Afghanistan. I'll never forget how grateful the people were, cheering and clapping for us as we were coming off of the plane. I remember how relieved I was to be back home and reunited with my family. 

13. What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of serving  in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

14. Who are your role models? My biggest role model is my parents, who have supported me all the way.