Combat Airlifter of the Week: Maj. Kimberly Novak

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  • By Airman 1st Class Mariam K. Springs
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Name and Rank:   Maj. Kimberly Novak

Unit:  Air Mobility Command Air Operations Squadron, Detachment 3

Official Duty title:   Chief of C-130H and C-130J Simulator Certifications

Hometown:  Tucson, Arizona

Time in service:  15 years

Time at Little Rock:  4 years at Det. 3;  10 years Career

Goals:  Complete Masters Degree in Business Administration

Hobbies:  Traveling, Hiking, Skiing, Reading

Detachment 3 priority portrayed and why?

Novak plans and coordinates 3-4 man teams to conduct bi-annual evaluations of over 58 AMC training simulators and devices at 10 locations globally.  She also nsures the trainers are FAA compliant, providing effective training and combat readiness to FTU students as well as annual continuation training for aircrew.