SPOTLIGHT: Master Sgt. Vianca Contreras

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I was born in Houston, TX, grew up in Elmendorf, TX 

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE AIR FORCE? 19 yrs. 

HOW LONG IN THE RESERVES? WHAT IS YOUR STATUS (AGR, TR, ART)? AGR (4 yrs Active Duty + 7 yrs TR + 8 yrs AGR) 

WHY DID YOU JOIN? To serve my family and country. 

HOW LONG WITH THE 340TH FTG? Three yrs. 

WHAT IS YOUR DUTY TITLE? Flight Chief, Undergraduate Flying Training Program 

HOW DOES YOUR JOB SUPPORT THE 340TH FTG MISSION? I track UFT staff plus 240+ students attending pilot training. 

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT YOUR WORK AT the 340TH? The fact that we support future pilots who will fly, fight, and win in our skies. 

FAMILY? SPOUSE/KIDS? Husband, and a 3 year-old daughter, 

ANY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES? In the past, I volunteered at a local youth office as coordinator for many quarterly and annual events. Currently, none, just loving and learning how to be a mom. 

WHAT IS THE ONE PIECE OF INFORMATION OR ADVICE ABOUT WORKING AT THE 340TH FTG THAT YOU'D PASS ON TO NEW MEMBERS OF THE 340TH FTG TEAM? It’s a great place to feel like family. 

NAME ONE THING YOU’D LIKE FOLKS TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I enjoy driving our tractor on our property.