EO office interim manager selected for INNERview Published Jan. 10, 2013 By Senior Airman Elizabeth Van Patten 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- INNERview is a special spotlight for members of Team Dobbins who don't always get recognized for their accomplishments on base and outside of the gates. If you would like to nominate someone, please call Public Affairs at (678) 655-5055 or email the editor at 94AW.PA@us.af.mil. Tech. Sgt. Richard F. Conyers Jr. Position: Wing Equal Employment Office interim manager Years of service: 10 Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia What does your job entail? My job entails everything equal opportunity. I am here during the week to make sure this office is open to answering any questions - whether from leadership, Airmen, or civilians. I process complaints and make sure timelines are being met for those complaints. I also conduct training for the wing. However, I am not the "discrimination police" contrary to popular believe. What do you enjoy most about your job? I get to mentor the Airmen, not only in my office, but across the wing. I have the opportunity to help a lot of people, which means that I have to know my job. Sometimes people just need to come in and have someone listen to their concerns and get some type of advice. How did you celebrate Christmas? I celebrated Christmas with my family, here in Atlanta. I went to my grandmother's house. She loves to cook, and I love to eat, so it's a perfect match! Did you do anything else over the holidays? Master Sgt. Lund and I did bring holiday cookies and coffee cake to Security Forces on Christmas Eve. We just wanted the people who worked that night to know we were thinking of them. It was the least we could do. We wanted to do more, and maybe we can expand it next year. Also, since my grandmother loves to cook, she cooked so much leftovers, I was able to package up a few plates of food and hand them out to the homeless. Why are you involved in community service? Everybody does something at some point; it's not something unique to me. I have been blessed to have a family that has given me a life that's comfortable, so I try to give back to those less fortunate. Also, being in the Air Force, there is emphasis on volunteering and community service, so having that instilled in you as a young Airman makes a big impact. What advice would you give anyone interested in getting involved in community service? I recommend everyone get involved in community service -young or old. The most important thing is to do it to get out there and just do it. If you can't find anything to do, create something. There is always something that needs to be done. It doesn't matter what your motives are, just do it. Every little bit helps. What is your most recent accomplishment? Running and finishing the Air Force Marathon. It was my first marathon, and the first time I ran anything more than a 5k. What do you do for recreation? It depends on the season. I tried whitewater rafting and love it. My family is a priority and I see them as much as possible. I love to travel and go on road trips. Attending Falcons with the rowdy fans up in the 300 sections and Braves games. I like to try new things - bungee jumping, skydiving and zip lining are on the list for this year. What advice would you give someone who is interested in joining the military or junior enlisted? Take control of your career. Understand your objectives at each level in your career so you can meet them. Know that you may have mentors and people to encourage you along the way, but your career is in your hands - it is up to you. What is your favorite movie? What's love got to do with it Tell us an interesting fact about yourself. I love Toni Braxton. I've loved Toni Braxton since I was about nine years old.
