LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
Front Line Warrior: Capt. Amanda Lancaster
Deployed Unit: 447th Air Expeditionary Group, Sather Air Base, Iraq
Duty Title: Executive Officer
Home Unit: Headquarters Air Combat Command A4 Directorate of Logistics
Hometown: Harrisville, N.Y.
Time in Service: Active duty Air Force seven and a half years
Describe your deployed duty and the tools you use to accomplish it: I am the executive officer of a group of about 450 people at Victory Base Complex. Past experience has been the most influential part of what I do on a day-to-day basis. I have worked in many atmospheres that are busy and detail oriented, which has allowed me to thrive in my current position.
What do you bring to the fight? As a logistics readiness officer, attention to detail and working in a high-stress environment has helped me prepare for my job as an executive officer.
What are you overall thoughts and opinions about your mission there? We are part of the 321st Air Expeditionary Wing ITAM-Air Mission, which not only has operational responsibilities, but also training and advising missions. Our group's primary mission is airfield and aerial port operations serving the busiest air hub in Iraq. However, we are also part of the transition to return property back to the government of Iraq.