Teach the Chief: Meet Airman 1st Class Caitlynn White

by Senior Airman Shannon Hall
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

8/14/2014 - DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman 1st Class Caitlynn White, 7th Force Support Squadron force management technician, was shadowed by the 7th Bomb Wing command chief as part of the "Teach the Chief" program.

This program was implemented for senior leaders to gain first-hand experience and knowledge about what enlisted members accomplish every day to support the Dyess and Air Force mission.

A1C White is from Nashville, Tenn., and joined the Air Force right out of high school. She has been stationed at Dyess since March 2014 working in the Evaluations and Classifications office. Her days consist of processing enlisted and officer performance reports, updating members' special duty pay and their duty statuses.

Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Webb, 7th Bomb Wing command chief, shadowed White at the evaluations office, learning how to close out EPRs and OPRs for the base.

"It was a neat experience to spend the day teaching Chief Webb how to do some of my job," said White. "He took time out of his busy schedule to step into my boots and learn from me. He is a great role model, gives good advice and taught me a lot as well."

Although White has been in the Air Force for less than a year, she has excelled in her job and in the Abilene community.

White recently volunteered for the Alameda Spring Cleaning event, where she spent her time picking up trash. She also volunteered at the Abilene Zoolute event, assisting zoo patrons visiting during the yearly salute to military members.

"Chief Webb helped me realize that you have to make the best out of everything," White said. "Therefore, I want to always exceed in everything I do. I plan on becoming a senior non-commissioned officer, getting my education and becoming a doctor."