My first assignment, often had myself and another airman supervising airmen 2 - 3 grades above ourselves. Was tasked to train a sergeant to head our department since a sergeant was minimum pay grade to do so. After 10 months received orders for Thailand. While there, was recognized as "Airman of the Month," and then selected to represent the base as "Airman of the Year," at a competition held in the Philippines. Was unable to compete as I received...