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On Feb. 5, 2022, a senior NCO and a federal civilian employee assigned to the 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office were in the right place at the right time to intervene with a homeless man and prevent a possible suicide attempt.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Michael, a special missions aviator student from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., performs pre-flight checks on an HH-60W during a final training evaluation at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 1, 2022. Michael is one of the first airmen to complete the new HH-60W Programmed Flying Training (PFT) instructor upgrade syllabus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Walden, special missions aviator student from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., performs pre-flight checks on an HH-60W during a final training evaluation at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 1, 2022. Walden is one of the first airmen to complete the new HH-60W Programmed Flying Training (PFT) instructor upgrade syllabus. “Here at the Kirtland schoolhouse, I’ve learned how to teach, instruct, relate to and understand other people and it’s made me a better aviator,” said Walden. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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Three Airmen pose for a photo in front of an HH-60W as the first to graduate and complete the new HH-60W Programmed Flying Training (PFT) instructor upgrade syllabus at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 1, 2022. The new instructors will return to Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Where they will instruct HH-60W aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Michael, a special missions aviator student from the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., performs pre-flight checks during a final training evaluation at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 1, 2022. Michael is one of the first airmen to complete the new HH-60W Programmed Flying Training (PFT) instructor upgrade syllabus. “It feels good to finally be able to continue the progression of my career and be able to train the newer airmen on the HH-60W,” said Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Criswell, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, salutes a newly accepted MC-130J Commando II before flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 28, 2022. The aircraft was flown for the first time by 415th Special Operations Squadron aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Criswell, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals an MC-130J Commando II at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 28, 2022. The aircraft arrived at KAFB with approximately 11 accumulated flight hours and was flown for the first time by 415th Special Operations Squadron aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Aircrew assigned to the 415th Special Operations Squadron prepare for flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 28, 2022. The aircraft arrived at KAFB with approximately 11 accumulated flight hours and was flown for the first time by 415 SOS aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Aircrew assigned to the 415th Special Operations Squadron prepare for flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 28, 2022. The 415th SOS received a new MC-130J Commando II to use for continuation training and operational procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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The Kirtland Air Force Base Airman Leadership School was renamed to the Sam E. Parish ALS during a dedication ceremony on KAFB, N.M., Jan. 31, 2022. The eighth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force was selected to be honored in the renaming of the institution because he attended the original Kirtland Noncommissioned Officer Academy and contributed to the Professional Military Education throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander, Chief Master Sgt. Stephanie Cates, 377th ABW command chief, and Master Sgt. Charles Kuykendall, Airman Leadership School commandant, pose with a plaque during a dedication ceremony on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan 31, 2022. The KAFB ALS was renamed to the Sam E. Parish ALS in honor of the eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Charles Kuykendall, Airman Leadership School commandant, speaks at a dedication ceremony on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 31, 2022. The KAFB ALS was renamed to the Sam E. Parish ALS in honor of the eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. This is the first time the school has been renamed in its 30 years of history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Sam E. Parish Airman Leadership School attendees salute during a dedication ceremony on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 31, 2022. Attendees celebrated the school’s 30th anniversary and its rededication to the eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Sam E. Parish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Members of the Kirtland Air Force Base Honor Guard stand at attention during a dedication ceremony at KAFB, N.M., Jan. 31, 2022. The KAFB Airman Leadership School was renamed to the Sam E. Parish ALS in honor of the eighth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. This is the first time the school has been renamed in its 30 years of history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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U.S. Space Force Col. Mike Hopkins, NASA astronaut, speaks to Sandia Elementary students through a virtual conference on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. Hopkins, who has been an astronaut for 13 years and traveled to space twice, briefed the students about his career, talked about his personal experience as an astronaut and answered the students' questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Stripes to Stars: Former KAFB Airman returns as NASA astronaut

U.S. Space Force Col. Mike Hopkins, NASA astronaut, speaks to local students through a virtual conference on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. During Hopkins’ visit, he toured the installation and spoke to Team Kirtland about his career and experience as an astronaut. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Stripes to Stars: Former KAFB Airman returns as NASA astronaut

U.S. Space Force Col. Mike Hopkins, NASA astronaut, visited Team Kirtland Jan. 20, 2022. During Hopkins’ visit, he toured the installation and spoke to Team Kirtland about his career and experience as an astronaut. Additionally, Hopkins spoke to Sandia Elementary students through a virtual conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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Stripes to Stars: Former KAFB Airman returns as NASA astronaut

U.S. Space Force Col. Michael Hopkins, NASA astronaut, speaks to members of team Kirtland at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 19, 2022. Hopkins recently completed a six month space mission as commander on the Crew-1 SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and flight engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 64. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karissa Dick)

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Stripes to Stars: Former KAFB Airman returns as NASA astronaut

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emanuel Jackson, 58th Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, welds metal on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 19, 2022. Metal technicians at the 58th MXS provide support and repairs to all aircraft assigned to the installation to ensure they are safe and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)

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