Sea Dragon Recognized for 25 Years of Civilian Service

By Sgt. Kimberly K. Menzies, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command Public AffairsJuly 16, 2015

Sea Dragon Recognized for 25 Years of Civilian Service
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii -- Mrs. Athel Jaictin, a budget analyst with the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, was recognized by Brig. Gen. Eric L. Sanchez, the commanding general of the 94th AAMDC, for 25 years of civilian servic... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Sea Dragon Recognized for 25 Years of Civilian Service
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii -- Mrs. Athel Jaictin, a budget analyst with the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, was recognized for 25 years of civilian service to the government, July 8, 2015, during a ceremony at Joint Base Pearl ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Mrs. Athel Jaictin, a budget analyst with the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, was recognized for 25 years of civilian service to the government, July 8, 2015, during a ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Jaictin, born and raised in the Philippines, moved to the United States in 1985 with her husband who had joined the Air Force.

During her career, Jaictin worked as a civilian for several organizations in Hawaii.

"I first started working for the Navy Exchange as an accounting tech," said Jaictin.

"Athel worked at the Navy Exchange before it was the Navy Exchange that most of you know today," said Brig. Gen. Eric L. Sanchez, commanding general of the 94th AAMDC.

After working at the Navy Exchange, Jaictin later worked for Defense Finance and Accounting Services, and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific.

As a budget analyst, Jaictin worked for 25th Infantry Division and Mission Support Element Hawaii.

"A year and a half ago, Athel became part of our Sea Dragon family and I couldn't be more proud to have her," said Sanchez.

The Army's recognition of Jaictin's civilian service is a reflection of her impact while working for the government.

"I can always rely on Athel to ensure we are in compliance with all financial regulations," said Lt. Col. Scott. Stephenson, the 94th AAMDC Assistant Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics). "She is a quiet professional that gets things done behind the scenes ensuring our units get their funds. It is a real pleasure working with Athel."