Women of the Wolf Pack: Bowman

Sergeant 1st Class LaNiece E. Bowman, 411th Contracting Support Brigade, Contracting Noncommissioned Officer in Charge , poses for the camera in her office at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 18, 2014. During Women's History Month Kunsan will highlight the "Women of the Wolf Pack." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas/Released)

Women of the Wolf Pack: Bowman

Published March 20, 2014
By 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Name: Sgt. 1st Class LaNiece E. Bowman

Hometown: Bronx, N.Y.

Duty Title: 411 Contracting Support Brigade, Contracting Noncommissioned Officer in Charge

Job Description/mission statement: Team noncommissioned officer in charge for the Kunsan Regional Contracting Office, providing contracting support to the 8th Fighter Wing. I serve as a business advisor for all cradle-to-grave contract actions, ensure appropriate use of government funds, and legal, ethical and moral adherence to U.S. law and USFK regulations.

Years in the Army: 14 years

Female inspiration and why? I'm a female inspiration because, as one of the few African American female senior NCOs, I have been given the opportunity to train and mentor soldiers in the acquisition, logistic and technology career field. I am able to help expand a career field once considered an additional duty in a Military Occupation Specialty, and I bring diversity to the work force. Women in today's armed service have more opportunities than before and can thrive in any career path they choose.