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Happy holidays to the gladiators of the

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1960s cyberspace win , believe it or

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not , 2021 is coming to a close

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reflecting on this past year , I am

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grateful for all the hard work and

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excellence that you have shown . It's

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the true commitment of the Gladiator

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culture , of how we overcome adversity

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through collaboration , innovation and

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connected us , our organization ,

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delivered on historic outcomes and

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empowered our fellow airmen . I want to

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take a moment to say thank you , We

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don't say it often enough , so from the

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bottom of my heart , let me say it

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again , thank you to you and your

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families for your continued

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perseverance and resilience as the last

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two years have given rise to challenge

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after challenge after challenge . It

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hasn't been easy , sometimes it's been

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downright hard But if there's one

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positive to come from the COVID-19

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pandemic , it is that we have proven

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despite the tyranny of distance that we

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can still find ways to connect and be

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strong together . As I reflect on this

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year , I am in awe at the inspiring

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dedication of our airmen and their

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families to put the needs of our nation

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at the forefront . You all are the

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spark for my passion and I appreciate

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everything you do every day . Thank you

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Gladiators you , our nation's most

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precious resource and preeminent

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cyberspace swing from each of us to you

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and your family's happy holidays