WEBVTT 00:00.000 --> 00:01.616 [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] 00:01.650 --> 00:06.108 -NARRATOR: For many years, we've served our community. 00:06.323 --> 00:09.457 We've guarded the skies, 00:09.508 --> 00:13.864 and we've protected our Nation 00:13.864 --> 00:18.834 For many, 2020 was a year of adversity; 00:18.871 --> 00:22.228 a year of trials and challenges; 00:22.236 --> 00:26.580 a year of chaos. 00:26.580 --> 00:30.422 For us, it was just another year; 00:30.513 --> 00:33.568 another chance to better ourselves, 00:33.595 --> 00:36.683 to overcome obstacles, 00:36.683 --> 00:40.488 to strive for excellence. 00:40.488 --> 00:45.372 Despite a global pandemic, we maintained high mission capable ratings, 00:45.372 --> 00:50.615 flying more than 2,500 sorties, totaling more than 5,000 flying hours, 00:50.626 --> 00:53.731 including nearly 2,000 combat hours. 00:53.731 --> 00:59.472 Our fire and emergency services team responded to more than 160 local emergencies, 00:59.495 --> 01:03.678 and we've deployed more than 400 of our Stinger Airmen across the globe, 01:03.731 --> 01:06.875 in support of America's National Defense Strategy. 01:06.875 --> 01:11.066 When the pandemic struck the nation, our Airmen served the community, 01:11.074 --> 01:14.357 deploying more than 70 of our Airmen throughout the state, 01:14.359 --> 01:17.334 serving in food banks, assisting with COVID testing 01:17.344 --> 01:20.938 and supporting law enforcement during civil unrest. 01:20.938 --> 01:25.647 It's this dedication and commitment of our Airmen that sets us apart from the rest, 01:25.647 --> 01:29.778 that allows us to do what we do and has lead us to be awarded 01:29.830 --> 01:35.018 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the forth consecutive year. 01:35.018 --> 01:38.201 We don't know what the future holds; 01:38.232 --> 01:41.356 what trials have yet to come, 01:41.356 --> 01:44.571 but that has always been the case. 01:44.571 --> 01:49.152 We've always triumphed over adversity, 01:49.152 --> 01:54.005 We've met every challenge we've faced 01:54.035 --> 01:58.192 And we have no intention of stopping now. 02:00.072 --> 02:04.062 When our Nation calls, we will always answer. 02:04.072 --> 02:08.979 Whenever freedom is in jeopardy, we will always be there to defend it. 02:08.982 --> 02:15.451 With more than 1,000 combat-ready Airmen, we are always ready to serve. 02:15.476 --> 02:18.889 We are Airmen. 02:20.251 --> 02:23.304 We are Stingers 02:23.880 --> 02:26.742 We are... 02:26.756 --> 02:29.978 the 180th Fighter Wing