Pride of the Pack: Technical Sergeant Kristi Wilson

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  • By Staff Sgt. Alice Moore
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea --  Technical Sgt. Kristi Wilson from the 8th Mission Support Squadron was selected as the 8th Fighter Wing's Pride of the Pack for the week of Dec. 20. Each week, the 8th Fighter Wing commander recognizes one member of the Wolf Pack by awarding them with a Pride of the Pack certificate for their stellar commitment to excellence and superior mission accomplishment. Here are some of Sergeant Wilson's highlights. 

Rank and full name: Tech. Sgt. Kristi D. Wilson
Unit: 8th Mission Support Squadron
Duty Title: NCO in charge, personnel employments
What is your job in a nutshell?: Running base newcomers, ensuing
individuals records are gained to base and certifying Airmen for PRP duties
if it is required at their next base.
Hometown: Pompano Beach, Fla.
Previous Base: McChord AFB, Wash.
Follow-on: Hurlburt Field, Fla.
Hobbies: Reading and playing with my children
Favorite music: Anything
Last good movie: I haven't seen anything since I've been here
Favorite Quote: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much
you care."

Letter from her commander: 
I would like to recommend Tech. Sgt. Kristi Wilson from 8th Mission Support Squadron for the Pride of the Pack Award. Sergeant Wilson has made a positive impact throughout the wing and community from the time she arrived at Kunsan Air Base in August 2007. She serves as the NCO in charge of, personnel employments and readiness, where she is directly responsible for all base inprocessing actions. Her first priority is ensuring all Wolf Pack Airmen are in-processed expeditiously and ready to "Defend the Base." 

Her  focus since arriving at Kunsan has been coordinating with 8 FW staff and base agencies to streamline mission essential newcomers' briefings. Through her tireless efforts, the four-day base newcomers briefing was reduced to one day, saving 63 man-hours per month.  Additionally, Sergeant Wilson identified United States Forces Korea Theatre Specific training duplications and provided guidance to the 8 FW and USFK IG inspectors. She established a precise tracking mechanism to ensure the Wolf Pack complies with USFK regulations. Upon her arrival, she immediately identified deficiencies in the base personnel reliability program (PRP) and conducted a 100 percent audit on PRP assignments, ensuring members are PRP certified. Finally, Sergeant Wilson's influence can be felt base-wide in areas ranging from FTAC/NCOPD mentoring to emceeing the wing promotion ceremony. 

Sergeant  Wilson is the benchmark for the exceptional noncommissioned officer and continually sets the example for others to follow. Additionally, she is actively pursuing her Community College of the Air Force degree and completing her Course 14. She  has had a deep and lasting impact on the Wolf Pack and is deserving of the Pride of Pack Award.