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Airman 1st Class Shania Holloway, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial parts store journeyman, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 3, for her efforts towards the preparation and execution of aerial supply support for a flying deployment.
Holloway worked double shifts, 12-16 hour days, to log and supply aircraft parts for Thracian Summer 2020, a bilateral flying deployment.
“I’m glad my work was recognized,” the Chicago native said. “I feel like I put a lot of effort into prepping for (the flying deployment), and the actual mission itself. So, it is a good feeling for my work to be recognized on such a large scale.”
Holloway provided sole supply support for a C-130J flying deployment to Bulgaria and ensured 100% accountability of assets valued at $6 million.
Senior Master Sgt. Ryan Love, 86 LRS flight chief, spoke highly of Holloway.
“A1C Holloway has been a stellar Airman during her time at Ramstein,” Love said. “Her actions contributed to sortie generation and the aircraft returned with zero supply discrepancies. She is a shining example of ‘Excellence In All We Do.’”
Holloway’s mentor, Master Sgt. Jamie Johnson, 86th LRS assistant first sergeant, was excited to hear about Holloway’s accomplishment.
“It has been tremendous to watch her level of growth,” Johnson said. “A1C Holloway has expressed to me her passion to also serve in a deployed capacity and I am so glad she was given the opportunity to showcase her expertise. She always displays pride and ownership in her job and perseveres to achieve her goals. I cannot wait to see what’s in store for her at her upcoming assignment!”
Two of Holloway’s long-term goals are to finish her undergraduate degree to become a nurse and to pursue financial investments in order to accumulate generational wealth.
“I don’t want to be stuck where I know so many people are in generational cycles,” Holloway said. “I don’t want to live that life for myself or my future kids. I want them to have so much better than what I’ve had.”
As Holloway sets to depart Ramstein she’ll miss her coworkers’ camaraderie and thanks her leadership for their mentorship.
“I feel like Ramstein has prepared me a lot,” Holloway said. “I am happy to have had good leaders to direct me in the right path.”
