It’s not always a normal day at the 171st Air Refueling Wing, anticipation fills the air as military members, bystanders, federal authorities and media alike wait for the arrival of one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States. However, an event requiring rigorous planning and participation from hundreds of people for days can be over in merely a few hours.
As a year comes to an end, we often reflect on the previous year’s happenings and think about what made that year. Thoughts tend to encompass the highs and lows of events throughout the year.