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Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick’s speech thanked the New Mexico community for their continued support of Airmen and servicemembers throughout their career and the importance of the role we each play in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Senior Airman Rachel Heath, 377th Healthcare Operations Squadron resource management technician, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Heath is one of 12 other Airmen who were recognized as the U.S. Air Force’s Outstanding Airman of the year. Heath’s speech thanked New Mexico her community for the opportunity to contribute to the community through outreach and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick’s speech thanked the New Mexico community for their continued support of Airmen and servicemembers throughout their career and the importance of the role we each play in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, and his spouse Christy Wyrick, 377 ABW key support liaison, introduce themselves to Thomas H. Begay, retired U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army veteran and Navajo Code Talker, at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Begay served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, from 1943-1946, in the 5th Marine Division Signal Company, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1947-1953, in the 7th Infantry Division. Begay is an Iwo Jim Survivor and has received the Congressional Silver Medal as recognition for his exceptional service as a Navajo Code Talker. Opportunities to meet servicemembers like Begay, allow our Airmen and community members to understand the heritage and sacrifice of those who came before us. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, and his spouse Christy Wyrick, 377 ABW key support liaison, introduce themselves to Thomas H. Begay, retired U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army veteran and Navajo Code Talker, at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Begay served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, from 1943-1946, in the 5th Marine Division Signal Company, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1947-1953, in the 7th Infantry Division. Opportunities to meet servicemembers like Begay, allow our Airmen and community members to understand the heritage and sacrifice of those who came before us. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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From left, Hank Minitrez, New Mexico National Guard director of public affairs, Col. Susana Corona, 150th Special Operations Wing vice commander, and Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, speak to each other at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick attended the fair to give a speech to veterans, servicemembers, and New Mexico community members to thank them for their continued support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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From left, Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, and his spouse Christy Wyrick, 377 ABW key support liaison, speak with state fair attendees at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick attended the fair to give a speech to veterans, servicemembers, and New Mexico community members to thank them for their continued support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, and his spouse Christy Wyrick, 377 ABW key support liaison, speak with an Albuquerque local at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Interacting with the community members allows Team Kirtland to understand how we can better support and integrate into our community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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U.S. Navy Admiral Stuart B. Munsch, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Munsch as well as other Navy Seamen were invited to the state fair in honor of Albuquerque’s Navy Week. Munsch’s speech detailed the various ways New Mexico and its servicemembers have impacted the Navy and the names of some U.S. Navy ships and submarines that represent New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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U.S. Navy Admiral Stuart B. Munsch, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Munsch as well as other Navy Seamen were invited to the state fair in honor of Albuquerque’s Navy Week. Munsch’s speech detailed the various ways New Mexico and its servicemembers have impacted the Navy and the names of some U.S. Navy ships and submarines that represent New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, speaks with Senior Airman Rachel Heath, 377th Healthcare Operations Squadron resource management technician, at the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick and Heath attended the fair on its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day to give speeches thanking the Albuquerque community for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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The New Mexico Air National Guard hosted a booth at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Community members were presented with career opportunities, encouraged to ask questions and tour the static vehicle display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Team Kirtland visits the NM state fair

Published Sept. 11, 2024
By Senior Airman Karissa Dick
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. David Wyrick, 377th Air Base Wing deputy commander, gives a speech at the New Mexico State Fair during its Military and Veteran Appreciation Day in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 10. Wyrick’s speech thanked the New Mexico community for their continued support of Airmen and servicemembers throughout their career and the importance of the role we each play in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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