Laughlin XLer Tara Jonson

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Tara Jonson, 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate secretary to the director of maintenance, poses with Col. Tom Murphy, 47th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Russell Thomas, 47th Medical Group superintendant, after being presented the XLer of the week award here Nov. 23. 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/Airman 1st Class Nathan L. Maysonet)

Laughlin XLer -- Tara Jonson

Published Dec. 7, 2011
By 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Job title and unit: 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate secretary to the director of maintenance

Hometown: Covington, Wash.

Family: Mother, sister, two brothers and a 6-year-old son

Time at Laughlin: Four years

Time in civil service: Ten years

Greatest accomplishment: My son

Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking and photography

Bad habit: Talking too loud

Favorite movies: Gone with the Wind

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: I would want to spend it with my dad. He passed away in 2002 and I would love to have a conversation with him. I want him to see me as an adult and get a chance to meet the grandson who was named after him.