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U.S. Army veteran Brannon Lamar poses for a portrait in recognition of Veterans Day at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 27, 2021. Lamar served for seven years in the Army as a Broadcast Journalist in Central America, Rwanda and in the Persian Gulf War. Lamar’s main responsibilities as consisted of recording, documenting, producing video and audio products. “I value the adventure and camaraderie I experienced during my service,” said Lamar. He now works as a civilian Public Affairs Specialist in the Kirtland Public Affairs office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S. Air Force veteran Melinda Quick poses for a portrait in recognition of Veterans Day at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 27, 2021. Quick served for 10 years as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic where she maintained equipment such as gas turbine engines, hydraulic test stands and much more. “I value my experience’s the most,” said Quick. “I got to travel the world, mostly to tropical locations, including a deployment! I also have to mention that I truly value the lifelong friendships I have made.” Quick now works as a Paralegal Specialist at the Kirtland Legal Office where she drafts wills, Power of Attorney’s, and provides notary services for Active Duty members, retirees and dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S Air Force veteran Rebecca Auringer poses for a portrait in recognition of Veterans Day at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 28, 2021. Auringer served in the Air Force for 21 years in Judge Advocate General, personnel, and the Inspector General office. “I value the people I met,” said Auringer. “There is one Facebook group from my time in Germany where we all keep in touch with one another. I wish Facebook had been around towards the beginning of my career before I lost touch with some really great people I served with.” As a civilian, Auringer still works in the KAFB Inspector General office processing IG complaints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S. Navy and Air Force veteran David Dunlap poses for a portrait in recognition of Veterans Day at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 2, 2021. Dunlap served in the Navy for four years, the Air National Guard for 33 years. “I was uniquely blessed to have served the majority of my career in the rescue community,” said Dunlap. “The chance to save so many lives, both civilian and military, while utilizing the skills that the military taught me was a gift that I will always cherish. The team work and camaraderie with so many fellow service members over the years will always stay with me.” As a civilian, Dunlap now works part-time in the KAFB Retiree Activities Office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S. Air Force veteran Robert Stamper poses for a portrait in recognition of Veterans Day at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 4, 2021. Stamper served in the Air Force for 30 years and specialized in satellite and microwave communications where he set up communication networks in fixed and deployed locations. “The bond and friendships that you build in the Air Force will last a lifetime,” said Stamper. “Being able to see them every day and interact with them is something you definitely miss.” Most recently, Stamper retired in July as the Command Chief of KAFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

KAFB recognizes its veterans

Published Nov. 10, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick
377 Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Army veteran Brannon Lamar poses for a portrait in recognition of Veterans Day at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 27, 2021. Lamar served for seven years in the Army as a Broadcast Journalist in Central America, Rwanda and in the Persian Gulf War. Lamar’s main responsibilities as consisted of recording, documenting, producing video and audio products. “I value the adventure and camaraderie I experienced during my service,” said Lamar. He now works as a civilian Public Affairs Specialist in the Kirtland Public Affairs office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)