Air Combat Command command chaplain Col. William Braswell gives a holiday message for Airmen, in particular those who are deployed or working shifts throughout the holidays and may be away from their families. He stresses to reach out to wingmen in your Air Force family, as we are never alone. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Frederick A. Brown)
The spirit of the season was alive and well on Dec. 20, as Kirtland Air Force Base hosted its annual Operation Cookie Drop. This beloved tradition brings the community together to package and deliver cookies to Airmen living in the dorms, providing a sweet taste of home for those unable to travel during the holidays.
In an effort to modernize and enhance operational effectiveness, the U.S. Air Force has shifted its structural strategy, leading to the establishment of Air Task Forces.
Whitney Motley, 42nd Security Forces Squadron police officer, recently became the first security forces civilian to graduate from Airman Leadership School on Dec. 5, 2024.