Aviano's Finest - Military Category

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AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy --  Name/Rank: Senior Airman Jason Dotson

Unit: 731st Munitions Squadron

Duty Title: Vehicle and vehicular equipment maintenance journeyman

How long have you worked for the military? Six years and three months

Hometown City, State and/or Country: Flint, Mich.

How do you support the 31st Fighter Wing mission?
I repair and maintain a 69 unit vehicle fleet and ensure vehicular support equipment is ready to meet the mission.

What's one thing you've learned about Italy's history, people and culture?
Italians are a very proud people with a long and deep history. They share the American strength in their beliefs of values.

What's one advantage of being stationed overseas?
The chance to travel and learn about other cultures.

What's your favorite European destination and why?
Italy. When my family arrived, the locals were very accommodating and accepting. Our neighbors welcomed us into the area with gifts of food and flowers; it made for a very warm start to our assignment.

Why I nominated Airman Dotson as one of Aviano's Finest?
"Senior Airman Jason Dotson is truly one of Aviano's Finest. He is a well rounded Airman who defines professionalism and commitment to country and culture. Airman Dotson is dedicated to the mission, personal improvement and community involvement. He recently completed a six-month deployment to the Middle East in support and defense of American and host nation values. Since his return, he has taken part in and aided the local community at the annual "Run to the Tower", and was the 731st MUNS representative for the USO Sesame Street tour." - Master Sgt. William Harford, 731st MUNS