Laughlin XLer – Tech. Sgt. Nelly Cruz, 47th Medical Support Squadron

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Tech. Sgt. Nelly Cruz, 47th Medical Support Squadron NCO in charge of Tricare operations and patient administration, poses with Col. Tom Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ray Devite, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award here Dec. 8. 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 – Tech. Sgt. Nelly Cruz

Published Dec. 21, 2011
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE -- Job title and unit: 47th Medical Support Squadron NCO in charge of Tricare operations and patient administration

Hometown: Deltona, Fla.

Family: Frank (husband), Isaiah (son), Isabella (daughter)

Time at Laughlin: Three years

Time in military/civil service: 12 years

Greatest accomplishment: My beautiful family

Hobbies: Spending time with my family and shopping

Bad habit: Forgetfulness

Favorite movies: Grease, Pretty Woman, White Chicks, Full Metal Jacket and all Adam Sandler movies

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: My Grandfather, I never got to meet him.