For Tech. Sgt. Danyall Bowie, the Office of Airmen’s Council
disability paralegal manager, each day is an opportunity to help Airmen
navigate the process of participation in their medical and physical evaluation
boards.
“On a daily basis as a paralegal, we give clients arriving
at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph an initial briefing to make them aware of
their rights and what to expect while here with us and afterward,” Bowie said.
“We also help clients go through their medical records, set them up with
attorneys and prepare them for their court hearing.”
As the only unit of its kind in the Air Force, Bowie and her
team at the OAC offer their legal services to all Airmen, including Air
National Guard and Air Force Reserve members.
Bowie has been an advocate of Airmen with the OAC for more
than three years at JBSA-Randolph.
“This job is one where I wake up every day and I’m excited
to come to work,” Bowie said. “I enjoy meeting and getting to know so many
different Airmen and their stories during this process.”
Bowie initially joined the Air Force as a munitions
specialist and then cross trained into the paralegal career field.
“The knowledge and experience I gathered in the six years I
served in the Air Force before becoming a paralegal gave me the tools I needed
when it came to dealing with cases and special situations within my job,” she
said. “Regular Air Force experiences ultimately helped me help my clients. I'm
still the same Airman with the same aspirations. Now the only difference is
that I have more experience, job knowledge and have been molded by a lot of
great leaders in the hopes of following in their footsteps.”
Another pillar of Bowie’s job performance is her childhood
experiences and family life.
“My parents instilled the foundation of who I am today and
joining the Air Force continued to build on that foundation,” Bowie said. “I
was raised with morals, discipline and taught to work hard and to never give
up. My values and the things I believe in are important in everything I do.”
Bowie believes even when successful, one should still look
for ways to improve.
“Outside of work I do a number of things to better myself,
Bowie said. “I always ensure I am spiritually, mentally and physically sound.
These things are my foundation and I work overtime to keep them solid. I
constantly look for ways to grow personally and professionally.”
To contact the Offic of Airmen's Council, call 565-0739 or
855-MEB-JAGS.