Elizabeth enlisted in 2007 as Security Forces and retrained as a Medical Technician in 2014. Her passion for medicine propelled her to commission in 2020 after graduating with her MSPAS through IPAP at Nellis AFB, NV. She is currently stationed at Shaw AFB, SC and is assigned to the 20th warfighter operational medical clinic. She is married with a daughter and enjoys gardening, traveling, learning to play new music, and spending time with her family.
EDUCATION
2020 Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, IPAP
2019 Bachelors of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, IPAP
2015 Associates of Applied Science in Practical Nursing Technology , CCAF
2013 Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, CCAF
2013 Associates of Arts degree in Business, Ashford University, San Diego, CA
ASSIGNMENTS
October 2020 - present, Physician Assistant, 20 Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Shaw AFB, South Carolina
August 2019 - October 2020, Student, Nellis AFB, Nevada
April 2018 - August 2019, Student, Ft Sam Houston, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
March 2014 - April 2018, NCOIC, Anesthesia Flight and Family Health Clinic, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
February 2007 - February 2014, Patrolman, Desk Sergeant and Flight Chief, 10th Security Forces Squadron, USAF Academy, Colorado
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf Clusters Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster Iraq Campaign Medal Air Force Longevity Service Elizabeth Jacobson Expeditionary Award
DEPLOYMENTS
February 2010 - Aug 2010, Access Control Quality Assurance Technician, Balad Air Base, Iraq
June 2008 - December 2008, Installation Entry Controller, Al Dhafra AB, UAE
June 2012 - November 2012, Rapid Response Force Leader, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait