Combat Airlifter of the Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Bennett, 19th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Carter, 19th Airlift Wing command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Dorothy Carr, 19th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, as the Combat Airlifter of the Week March 28, 2016, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Carr reviewed and certified $75,000 in supply and equipment purchases for the 19th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Taylor)

Combat Airlifter of the Week

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dorothy Carr, 19th Comptroller Squadron financial analyst, liaised with intergovernmental entities including Defense Finance Accounting System, Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System experts and resource advisors in efforts to expedite more than vendor payments. Carr also attends class weekly in pursuit of a double Master’s Degree in Business Management and Health Administration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Taylor)

Combat Airlifter of the Week: Senior Airman Dorothy Carr

Published April 1, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Mercedes Taylor
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- NAME: Senior Airman Dorothy Carr

UNIT: 19th Comptroller Squadron

POSITION: Financial Analyst

HOMETOWN: Ladyville, Belize

TIME ON STATION/TIME ON SERVICE: 5 months / 5 years and 3 months

CORE VALUE: Excellence in All We Do

HOW DOES THE INDIVIDUAL PORTRAY THAT CORE VALUE?

"Carr has exemplified the core value of Excellence in All We Do. She directly impacted the mission by reviewing and certifying $75,000 in supply and equipment purchases, in support of the 19th Maintenance Group," said Staff Sgt. Mimi Perry, 19th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst. "Carr skillfully liaised with intergovernmental entities including Defense Finance Accounting System, Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System experts and resource advisors in efforts to expedite more vendor payments. In addition to exceeding mission requirements, Carr also attends class weekly in pursuit of a double Master's Degree in Business Management and Health Administration."

WHY IS SERVING IN THE AIR FORCE IMPORTANT TO YOU?

"The Air Force has enabled me to exceed in terms of career, professional development and growth," Carr said. "Being a member of the Air Force has also allowed me to meet mentors that have influenced me to make my career grow. I am thankful for all the help that I have received through the years. Serving in the Air Force is important to me because it has allowed me to give back to this country, since it has helped me in so many ways."

WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENT DURING YOUR AIR FORCE CAREER ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?

"The accomplishment that I am most proud of occurred when I was an airman first class at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado," Carr said. I assumed primary responsibility for the civilian pay program when the previous technician came up on a last minute deployment. It was challenging at first but I quickly adapted and succeeded in those duties. Due to my hard work, I was recognized by the Air Force Space command chief."