Miller staffer Elise Amaya sworn in as a member of Air Force Reserves
Miller staffer Elise Amaya sworn in as a member of Air Force Reserves
Concord, CA – Rep. George Miller (D-Martinez) today congratulated one of his congressional staff, Elise Amaya, after she was sworn in as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Amaya joined Miller’s California staff in 2008 as the liaison to constituents serving in the military, military veterans and military families. Amaya joined nineteen Air Force Reservists today at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield for a swearing in ceremony and celebration.
“Elise has brought the same energy and dedication she showed throughout her military career to her work with my office,” Miller said. “She’s done an outstanding job connecting constituents to services and resolving problems that can often seem overwhelming for military families.
“As Elise enters the Air Force Reserves, I commend her for her continued commitment to service and our Nation. And I extend my commendations and appreciation to all the men and women sworn in today at Travis for their dedication to our country.”
Amaya entered the U.S. Air Force in 1999 and served with distinction on active duty with the Security Forces for five years. She has served both at home and abroad, ultimately rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. During the course of her career, SSgt. Amaya was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Force Training Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Military Education Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, and the Overseas Long Tour Ribbon.
Elise Weaver Amaya and her brother Scott were raised in Oregon by her parents, Cindy and Dale Weaver. Her grandfather, Col. Bud Capell, USAF Retired, served as Base Commander at McChord Air Force Base near Tacoma, Washington.
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