Women Making History, Awad's Story

Photo By 1st Lt. Christi Richter | Airman Haiat Awad poses for a portrait after being interviewed for Women's History Month at the 179th Airlift Wing on March 3, 2018 in Mansfield, Ohio. The month of March is known as Women's History Month and celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christi Richter\Released)  

MANSFIELD, OH, UNITED STATES

03.04.2018

Story by Airman 1st Class Christi Richter 

179th Cyberspace Wing

Airman 1st Class Haiat Awad works as a Command Support Staff specialist at the 179th Airlift wing. Her responsibilities include making sure maintenance members have all appropriate paperwork and documentation.

Awad joined the Air National Guard for all of the opportunities that it offered.

“Coming from a background of poverty, growing up we didn’t have a lot of money. I didn’t know about the Air National Guard, and then I learned they would pay for my school. I think the Guard is a great opportunity for younger girls. I love when I tell them about the Guard and they seem so intrigued”

Awad is very excited about Col. Allison Miller, the new Wing Commander at the 179 AW.

“I feel special, I feel very special, especially because now we have a female commander,” Said Awad. “That’s amazing, I’ve never heard of that. She’s so strong and motivational it kind of pumps up the adrenaline to be better and do better.”

• Date Taken: 03.04.2018
• Date Posted: 03.06.2018 15:43
• Story ID: 268050
• Location: MANSFIELD, OH, US