U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 2nd Operations Support Squadron perform operations in an MSN-7 Deployable Air Traffic Control Tower at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Jan. 13, 2026. The MSN-7 provides a mobile system for Airmen in air traffic control to perform crucial tasks in different environments, strengthening the unit’s ability to secure airspace around the clock in support of the long-range strike mission. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Preston Crawford)
Going home for the holidays may not be as simple as many would like it to be. Many factors play into whether or not an Airman visits home to see their loved ones. One of the biggest deciding factors for Airmen is the cost of travel, particularly for the Air Force’s newest Airmen.
