Master Sgt. Tanya Lange, 931st MPF

Master Sgt. Tanya Lange enjoys a moment of training in cold rain at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Nov. 15. Sergeant Lange is assigned to the Military Personnel Flight, an Air Force Reserve unit at McConnell. The training was part of a three-day Operational Readiness Exercise at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jason Schaap)

Spirit Spotlight: Master Sgt. Tanya Lange

Published Nov. 25, 2009

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Master Sgt. Tanya D. Lange is a Watertown, Wis., native who has been a Reservist assigned to 931st Air Refueling Group since she joined the Air Force in April 2001.

Unit: 931st Mission Support Flight

Air Force Job: Personnel Relocations and Employment Superintendent/Air Reserve Technician

Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Business Administration from Southwestern College

What I'm reading now: "The Purpose Driven Life"

Favorite movie: Dark Knight and Mr. and Mrs. Smith

What I'm listening to: American Ride

Favorite way to relax: Cup of tea and playing with my son

People are usually surprised to learn that I: love to zip line, wakeboard and drive my four-wheeler whenever possible

Easiest way to annoy me: Laziness

Most Influential person in my life: My father. He encourages me to be my best and look to my next goal. He sets a good example as a professional and is a great runner. He reminds me to, above all, be a good person.

If I won $1 million I would: Give $250,000 to a Christian charity and put away money for my children's future. I wouldn't stop working.