Your Air Force Chivette: Kayla Manthey (22 Photos)

By now you all know Kayla, she's closed out the DAR a number of times over the past couple months and now she's our COTW. I can't thank her enough for doing this because she's the very epitome of a Chiver. I'll let Kayla take it from here. Hey fellow Chivers, Firstly, thanks SO much for the rad comments and the all around nice things you guys had to say, you're the reason I'm doing this. When John asked me to be COTW I almost passed out- that's so badass! It's an honor to be a Chivette, let alone a Chivette of the Week!  Well, I was asked to talk a little bit about myself, so here goes. About 4 years ago, I traded in tiaras and heels for an M-16. I went from Miss Teen of the Nation to a Medic in the Air Force Reserve. By far it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done, and I hope that I can continue doing awesome things. On the civilian side, I am actually a geek working at a software development company.  Anything that involves being outdoors is what I love the most. Hiking, camping, geocaching, kayaking, and enjoying the sunshine puts a smile on my face. I am down to earth and not afraid to get dirty or work hard for the things I want.    Cooking is my secret passion, and cupcakes deserve their own food group. Yep. One thing I would love to do in my life is travel to each continent and experience the different cultures and foods from all over the place and meet cool people. Or marry a pro athlete... HA!  Well, that's me in a nutshell! Thanks again guys for the support and the hundreds of emails and friend requests! You rock! KCCO!