May Warrior of the Month: TSgt. Monica Y. Murray

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  • By SrA Ian Caple
  • 189th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Unit
: 189 Logistics Readiness Squadron
Job Title: Packer
Status: Air National Guard Technician
Hometown: Cedar Bluff, MS
Civilian Employment: Air National Guard Technician
Family: Daughter Naysia (12) and Son Isiah (10)
Why I joined the Guard: To continue to serve my country and
move a little closer to home.
Most rewarding part of my job: Seeing new trainees leave for
basic training.
Hobbies: Reading, baking, and right now trying to finish college.
My favorite movie is: The Shawshank Redemption
My favorite TV Show(s): Scandal, Law & Order (all of them),
NCIS (both of them), Army Wives, The Golden Girls
My favorite book: Any book by John Grisham.
A perfect day would be: Any day with my children and family.
I admire: My mother! Unfortunately I lost her to cancer in 2010
but she will always be my inspiration.
Something no one knows about me: I ran my brother's car in a
ditch when I was around 13. I had this guy pull me out and I drove
it back home, washed it and parked it back where it was like
nothing ever happened! LOL