Laughlin XLer – Staff Sgt. Jennie Garza, 47th Mission Support Group

Staff Sgt. Jennie Garza, 47th Mission Support Group NCO in charge of logistic plans, poses with Col. Tom Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Garry Berry, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 24, 2012. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joel Langton)

Laughlin XLer – Staff Sgt. Jennie Garza, 47th Mission Support Group

Published Aug. 1, 2012
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: 47th Mission Support Group NCO in charge of logistic plans

Why she XLed: She inspected and approved 24 Air Expeditionary Force unit type code updates for eight squadrons and ensured the accuracy of 288 UTC. She deployed 26 members from 10 units to nine areas of responsibility with no discrepancies. Oversaw four wing programs and ensured compliance with 582 line items. Managed section's compliance unit inspection preparation and as the quality assurance rep completed monthly reports and corrected failed evaluations bringing work center to 100 percent compliance with Headquarters Air Force standards.

Hometown: Watertown, N.Y.

Family: Jonathan (husband), Miguel and Anthony (sons)

Time at Laughlin: One-and-a-half-years

Time in military/civil service: Six-and-a-half-years

Greatest accomplishment: Having my kids

Hobbies: Reading, solving puzzles and cooking

Bad habit: Not thinking before I speak

Favorite movies: Twilight Saga, Pretty Woman and This Means War

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: Gordon Ramsay because I love to cook and I think he could teach me a lot and I'd love to taste his cooking because on TV it looks amazing.