Franklin obtained the John L. Levitow award, the highest award granted to enlisted Air Force personnel during a military course. The Levitow award is in honor of Air Force Sgt. John L. Levitow, who was the lowest ranking airman to receive the Medal of Honor.

The award recognizes excellent performances in flight instruction, leadership, uniform inspection and two written exams. A requirement for non-commissioned officers to advance in rank, the professional military educational course of which Franklin participated is a pre-requisite in the process of being promoted to master sergeant.

Also known as a PME, the preparatory course provides leadership, personnel, supervisory, evaluation and counseling skills. Franklin currently is studying paralegal studies at The W and works as a paralegal with the Columbus Air Force Base.

"She [Franklin] is able to combine her career in the military with a full load as a paralegal," said Jim Davidson, director of paralegal studies.

Franklin's current specialty of law is in military justice where she is responsible for court-martials, adverse actions and non-judicial punishments.

Fellow Tech. Sgt. Chloe Ross described Franklin as, "the most organized paralegal I have ever met. She devotes much time to her family and the Air Force."