Airman 1st Class Sierra Niesen

Airman 1st Class Sierra Niesen is the daughter of Craig and Debbie Niesen of Gridley and sister to Brandon and Shasta Niesen, also of Gridley.

Niesen attended Sutter High School and was active in cheerleading, 4-H and FFA. She graduated in June 2008 and joined the Air Force in October.

Niesen completed her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. She also completed Aviation Resource Management training at Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.

Niesen is stationed at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, Texas.