Hall of Fame for Feb. 8 to 14

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  Staff Sgt. Kelsi Basom, 354th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical services technician


Hometown: Wellsburg, West Va.


Years in service: Nine years.


Family: Two girls, 7 and 4: Trinity and Alannah


Education: Some college.


Self Description: Easy going, caring, reliable


One thing most people don't know about you: I enjoy bungee jumping.


Hobbies: Reading and horse back riding.


Heros: Anyone who risks their lives for others


Long term goal: Retire from the Air Force.


Greatest accomplishment: Other than my children ... Winning the 2003 Air Force Sarah P. Wells award

Commander's/Supervisor's Comments: "She sees obstacles as opportunities. She knows that our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens. When faced with a challenge, she embraces it with a positive attitude, and overcomes the obstacle and shines in the success of her hard work. She is an extraordinary part of the clinical medicine team."