Hello , third air force teammates as we
close out another year . I sincerely
hope you're able to take some downtime
with your friends and family to
celebrate this incredible season as you
do . So , it's important to stop and
reflect on the many accomplishments
you've had over this past year as Chief
Kates and I have traveled around both
theaters over the course of the year .
We are continually inspired by your
incredible efforts each and every day
in support of developing our airmen ,
defending the NATO Alliance and
delivering air power when and where it
counts . Your tremendous efforts are
the key to mission success and enable
us as Third Air Force and you safe to
stand as freedom's guardians in an
incredibly complex world . And in the
spirit of this joyous time of year ,
it's also important to take some time
to reflect on the special relationships
that we've cultivated throughout the
year and to keep those that we've lost
and their loved ones in our thoughts .
Always , each one of you are incredibly
important , whether they're serving at
home station or deployed and far away .
And Chief Kates and I are incredibly
proud to be part of this team . We wish
you and your families on behalf of the
two of us and the entire Third Air
Force team . A very , very happy
holidays , a very merry Christmas and
all the best in the New Year ahead .
Thank you for what you do . Third Air
Force happy holidays and we'll see you
in 2024 .