Profiles in Leadership nominee - Kaylan James

Senior Airman Kaylan James, Flight and Operation Medical Technician assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, poses in front of medical equipment in an exam room, June 13, 2019 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As a Flight and Operation Medical Technician (FOMT), she assists Flight Surgeons with interpretation and application of medical standards. She also performs paraprofessional exams for Initial Flying Class physicals and Occupational Health Exams. As a FOMT, she is entrusted with creating and managing medical profiles, tracking duty limiting conditions, and mobility restrictions, enabling 913th AG leadership to effectively manage medical limitations and ensuring a medically ready and deployable force. Senior Airman James’ future aspirations are to commission and become an Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

Senior Airman Kaylan James, Flight and Operation Medical Technician assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, performs a chest and lung examination on a patient, June 13, 2019 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As a FOMT, she is entrusted with creating and managing medical profiles, tracking duty limiting conditions, and mobility restrictions, enabling 913th Airlift Group leadership to effectively manage medical limitations and ensuring a medically ready and deployable force. Senior Airman James is the 913th AMDS hub for telephone inquiries, scheduling and processes appointments for the 913th AG. “Our commander challenged us with becoming the best AMDS in the Air Force and I want to do my part.” (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

Senior Airman Kaylan James, Flight and Operation Medical Technician assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, conducts a visual exam on a patient, June 13, 2019 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. In addition to primary duties, she teaches basic life support certification to the host active duty population and the tenant reservists, and is a physical training leader who facilitates official testing over drill weekends. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

Senior Airman Kaylan James, Flight and Operation Medical Technician assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, performs a chest and lung examination on a patient, June 13, 2019 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As a FOMT, she is entrusted with creating and managing medical profiles, tracking duty limiting conditions, and mobility restrictions, enabling 913th Airlift Group leadership to effectively manage medical limitations and ensuring a medically ready and deployable force. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

Senior Airman Kaylan James, Flight and Operation Medical Technician assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, conducts a visual exam on a patient, June 13, 2019 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. In addition to primary duties, she teaches basic life support certification to the host active duty population and the tenant reservists, and is a physical training leader who facilitates official testing over drill weekends. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

Senior Airman Kaylan James, Flight and Operation Medical Technician assigned to the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, poses in front of medical equipment in an exam room, June 13, 2019 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. ). She assists Flight Surgeons with interpretation and application of medical standards. She also performs paraprofessional exams for Initial Flying Class physicals and Occupational Health Exams. As a FOMT, she is entrusted with creating and managing medical profiles, tracking duty limiting conditions, and mobility restrictions, enabling 913th AG leadership to effectively manage medical limitations and ensuring a medically ready and deployable force. Senior Airman James’ future aspirations are to commission and become an Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)

Senior Airman Kaylan James, traditional reservist assigned to the 913th Airlift Group, coaches a young gymnast on form and technique at a local gym June 20, 2019. In her “free time”, she shows her dedication by coaching gymnastics within the community. As a Traditional Reservist on long term orders, Senior Airman James is a crucial part of the 913th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 913th Airlift Group, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. As a Flight and Operation Medical Technician (FOMT), she assists Flight Surgeons with interpretation and application of medical standards. She also performs paraprofessional exams for Initial Flying Class physicals and Occupational Health Exams. Senior Airman James’ future aspirations are to commission and become an Aeromedical Evacuation Nurse. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Ashley Walker)