JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Get to know an Airman offers the opportunity for Joint Base Charleston members the highlights of a service member's or civilian's personal life, goals and aspirations. Get to know an Airman is to be followed by, get to know a civilian and then thereafter, get to know a Sailor. This provides a way for members to get to know one of their fellow co-workers who may work on either side of the base and perhaps find a new place to eat!
Name: Ian J. Ouellette
Rank: Air Force staff sergeant
Unit/Job: 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron/vehicle operations
Age: 28
Married: Engaged to be married Oct. 23, 2010.
Children: Two girls: Amiah, 5, and Elexis, 7.
Pets: A cat named Winnie.
Favorite Activity: Playing golf and drums.
Favorite Quote: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't" - General George Patton.
Favorite place to eat in town: Santee's- Mexican restaurant; one located Downtown and the other in Summerville. "You have got to try the Pastor Tacos!"
What is one thing that you would like to accomplish while at Joint Base Charleston? "My goal is to make technical sergeant (E-6) this year."
What has been your favorite assignment in the military? "I have only been to two assignments so far, but I would have to choose Charleston because it offers so much. I love being so close to the beach, having great places to eat, excellent golfing facilities and all the live bands. But the main reasoning behind choosing Charleston is because this is where I met my fiancé."
Favorite task within your specialty/rate: Mentoring Airmen
If you were the Chief of Staff of the Air Force for one day, what would you do? "This is definitely a tough question. I would first focus my day on reaching out to Airmen. Then I would challenge my NCO corps to reach out and focus on getting to know their Airmen and their families on a more personal scale."