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NEWS | March 9, 2018

Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire

By Airman Michael S. Murphy 11th Wing Public Affairs

Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, works on a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson, the only female mechanic in her shop, is responsible for maintaining fire trucks used and operated on base. She says she is proud to represent women in a predominantly male career field.

Airman sets up workstation
SLIDESHOW | 6 images | Women’s History Month: This girl is on fire Airman 1st Class Ashley Castle-Johnson, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, prepares to work on a P-23 fire truck on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2018. Castle-Johnson, the only female mechanic in her shop, is responsible for maintaining fire trucks used and operated on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michael S. Murphy)