From Thailand to Airman
Senior Airman Yia Thao, a 19th Airlift Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, was born in Thailand in the American refugee camp of Bamvinah. Thao was recently selected for the Airman Scholarship Commissioning Program, that offers active duty enlisted personnel, who can complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in 2 to 4 years, the opportunity to earn a commission as an Air Force ROTC cadet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Condit)