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Warrior of the Week- Tech. Sgt. Rena Banes

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Warrior of the Week- Tech. Sgt. Rena Banes

ANDREWS AFB, Md. – Rank and Name: Tech. Sgt. Rena "Wah" Banes

Wing and Unit: 316th Force Support Squadron

Job title: Non commissioned officer in charge of Career Development, Team C

What is your most memorable moment on Andrews AFB? "The most memorable moment I've had since being assigned to Andrews was when I was departing for a deployment to an AOR and my entire squadron came out to see us off. That showed the true camaraderie we shared."

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