2016: Year in Review

A UH-1N Huey from the 582nd Helicopter Group ascends during a training exercise Aug. 10, 2015. The helicopter crews from the 582nd HG provide air support and transport for security forces members in the missile complex. (U.S. Air Force file photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

Second Lt. Madeline Ross, 319th Missile Squadron deputy combat crew commander, reads through a set of technical orders during a training exercise inside a missile procedure trainer on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., August 13, 2015. Missileers monitor launch facilities and remain in constant communication with maintainers while working out at sites. (U.S. Air Force file photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

Kimmy Duran, patient of the Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, Colorado, watches as Airman 1st Class Dylan Westmoreland, 790th Quick Response Force, plays music for her, Jan. 6, 2016. Duran is one of several children Westmoreland was able to play for after his broadcast throughout the whole hospital. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Col. Stephen Kravitsky, 90th Missile Wing commander, takes a sledgehammer to a wall in the 90th Medical Group Medical Treatment Facility during a ceremony Jan. 19, 2015, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Construction to expand the MTF is scheduled to begin in February, creating a more patient-friendly and efficient atmosphere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Col. Trevor Flint, 90th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Jacquie Sartori, 790th Maintenance Squadron commander, furl the recently inactivated 90th Maintenance Operations Squadron guidon Jan. 17, 2016, in the 90th MXG Maintenance High Bay on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The 90th MOS was redesignated to the 790th MXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Wiese)

Retired Brig. Gen. Charles Duke Jr. speaks to people from the Warren community and guests from the local community, who attended this year’s Prayer luncheon, Feb. 4, 2015, in the Fall Hall Community Center. More than 200 people attended the annual event, which was hosted by the base chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Airman 1st Class Daniyel Gonzales, 319th Missile Squadron missile chef, prepares breakfast for his fellow Airmen in a Missile Alert Facility in the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Missile Complex, Feb. 9, 2016. Chefs in the missile complex prepare food, act as the chiefs of morale on site and assist facility managers during emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Wiese)

First Lt. Pamela Blanco-Coca, 319th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, closes the blast door underground at a Missile Alert Facility in the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., missile complex Feb. 9, 2016. Heavy blast doors add to the survivability of the capsules and crews, in turn improving the ICBM force's deterrence capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Wiese)

Col. Stephen Kravitsky, 90th Missile Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Samuel Couch, 90th Missile Wing command chief, pose for a photograph with the graduating ALS class 16-C members in the Fall Hall Community Center Feb. 17, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Wiese)

Capt, Derek Carden, 37th Helicopter Squadron pilot, briefs Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work, Feb. 24, 2015, on the capabilities and challenges of the UH-1N Huey helicopter as it is used by the U.S. Air Force’s missile wings. Work visited the 90th MW and F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., to be briefed on the state of the nation’s nuclear deterrence and to talk with the Airmen doing the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Master Sgt. Paul Eversley, 90th Security Forces Squadron Plans and Programs superintendent, verifies that there is no live ammunition on Airman 1st Class Donovan Hirschfeld, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron Tactical Response Force member, Feb. 29, 2016, to ensure the safety of all participants during an active shooter exercise at the base theater on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Senior Airman Rachel Silverberg and Joe Harvey, both with the 90th Force Support Squadron, share a laugh during a trail ride outside of Estes Park, Colo., March 13, 2016. Harvey served as trip leader for F.E. Warren Air Force Base Outdoor Recreation-sponsored group of Airmen, retirees and dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

1st Lt. Mary Vasta, 319th Missile Squadron combat crew commander, and 1st Lt. Krystal Wilder, 319th MS combat crew deputy, speak on phones in a launch control center, March 22, 2016, in the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., missile complex. Female officers participating in the all-female alert wore specialized badges to commemorate the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)

Brooks Hoover, singer; Dan Qualkinbush, bass guitar; and Paul Howe, drums; perform with the rest of the classic-rock band Moe Diggin April 1, 2016, at the Trail’s End Event Center grand opening on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The center’s Wrangler Lounge will be open each weekend and other facilities can be booked for events. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Senior Airman Tom O’Conner, 90th Munitions Squadron, takes aim during a pool game April 1, 2016, in the Trail’s End Event Center’s Wrangler Lounge on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. O’Conner was taking part in the event center’s reopening after being closed for several months for refurbishing. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Emma Brittingham, 12, daughter of Lt. Col. Jacob Brittingham, 37th Helicopter Squadron, executes a left split on a balance beam April 2, 2016, in Cheyenne, Wyo. Emma recently won the level-8 state gymnastics competition and will be representing Wyoming in a regionals competition on April 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

Participants take off from the starting line of the Sexual Assault Awareness 5-kilometer run April 9, 2016, in Lion’s Park, Cheyenne, Wyo. More than 500 participants – including Airmen, Soldiers, Guardsmen and community members – ran, walked and ruck-marched the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

Runners follow the course around Sloan’s Lake in Lion’s Park, Cheyenne, Wyo., during the Sexual Assault Awareness 5- kilometer race April 9, 2016. More than 500 participants – Airmen, Soldiers, Guardsmen and community members – ran, walked and ruck-marched the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

Children from Freedom Elementary School, Cheyenne, Wyo., line up to view one of the 37th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Bell Helicopter April 20, 2016. Several dozen children were able to view the helicopter and have their questions answered by the crew.

Two Airmen ricochet away from one another April 22, 2016, after colliding during a bubble soccer Tournament in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Though scoring a goal was the overall objective, utilizing the bubbles to push opponents out of the way helped score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)

Airman 1st Class Alexandra Ayub, 90th Force Support Squadron missile chef, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., takes account of the inventory in her kitchen in the 90th Missile Wing Missile Complex May 14, 2016. Ayub recently won the Arthur J. Myers Food Service Excellence Award, an Air Force-level award for contributing significantly to the food services career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lan Kim)

Airmen from the 90th Security Support Squadron perform four-man pushups during the annual Crow Creek Challenge at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Aug. 26, 2016. Each team performed five pushups at the event. The 22nd CCC tested defenders’ mission capabilities as a team in a physically and mentally stressful environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Carter)

Airmen from the 90th Security Forces Squadron carry a log to the finish during the annual Crow Creek Challenge at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Aug. 26, 2016. This was one portion of team pain, a purely physical event. The 22nd CCC tested defenders’ mission capabilities as a team in a physically and mentally stressful environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Carter)

Senior Airman Brianna Ziolkowski, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron security support team response force leader, receives a briefing during guard mount at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Sept. 16, 2016. During guard mount, defenders checked their equipment, conducted roll call and received their post assignments.

Ian Adamson, president of Healthy Running, uses a foam roller to demonstrate ankle and calf stretching during a natural running form clinic at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Oct. 6, 2016. Adamson has a master’s degree in sports medicine and uses his experience and knowledge to teach about healthy living and how to improve running. “I think courses like this bring a different perspective on fitness compared to what Airmen continue to hear from base health services,” said Alison Morrell, 90th Medical Operations Squadron health promotion coordinator. “Adamson is a professional who has won multiple gold medals and broken world records. He shows that he knows what he is talking about through his education and experience.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

Senior Airman Phillip Jackson, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels journeyman, saws through a bathroom pipe during Building 210 renovations at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Nov. 2, 2016. The building was selected as a Prime Base Expeditionary Engineer Force project to help train civil engineer Airmen in their duties. Airmen from the 90th CES have started renovations on Building 210 with an estimated completion date of spring 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

First Lt. Terrence Dale Duarte, 320th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander and 2nd Lt. Nikolas Ramos, deputy missile combat crew commander, sit at the control console inside the launch control center at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Nov. 5, 2016. When directed by the U.S. President, a properly conducted key turn sends a "launch vote" to any number of Minuteman III ICBMs in a missileer's squadron, two different launch votes are required to enable a launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

Senior Airman Joshua Hudson, 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron tactical response force assaulter, guards his sector during emergency security response training with the 37th Helicopter Squadron at a launch facility in the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., missile complex, Dec. 16, 2016. The 790th MSFS continually conducts training operations and exercises to ensure forces are ready to perform response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein receives a tour of the launch control center from 1st. Lt. Ashley Mirsky, 319th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, and 2nd Lt. Marie Blair, 319th MS deputy missile combat crew commander, during a familiarization tour at a missile alert facility in the 90th Missile Wing missile complex, Dec. 19, 2016. When directed by the U.S. President, a properly conducted key turn sends a "launch vote" to any number of Minuteman III ICBMs in a missileer's squadron. Two different launch votes are required to enable a launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)