The Airman’s coin is a tradition in recognition of taking the first step to becoming a leader in the U.S. Air Force. Following Basic Military Training, Airmen are challenged to take on leadership roles and become mentors to their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

Newly wrapped presents at the Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop event sit ready to be taken home in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. All of the wrapping supplies were provided through donations for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

A police officer participating in Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop shows off his blue santa hat complete with a police badge in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. This year there were multiple groups of children who shopped for their families with the police officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

A child and his San Angelo police officer shopping partner walk while discussing what else they need to buy during the Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop event in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. Each child who signed up for the event shopped with a police officer to purchase gifts for their family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

Volunteers wrap gifts purchased during the Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop event in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. Refreshments were provided for the volunteers and participants at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

A San Angelo police officer talks with a child about their shopping list during the Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop event in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. The children were able to pick out gifts for various family members and also themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

Participants and volunteers at the Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop event in San Angelo, Texas, stand for a group photo before beginning shopping Dec. 14, 2019. After shopping volunteers also wrapped any presents for the participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

Children talk to Santa during Operation Blue Santa Shop with a Cop in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. This is the 12th year that the San Angelo Coalition of Police coordinated with stores to help children shop for their families. (U.S. Air Forc photo by Senior Airman Seraiah Wolf)

Leaders from different service branches at Goodfellow Air Force Base laid special wreaths to honor prisoners of war, missing in action, veterans and active duty serving in that branch at Wreaths Across America in Belvedere Memorial Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. Each leader paid their respects and shared the experience with members of the San Angelo community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

A citizen of San Angelo carries a wreath to place it at the foot of a veteran’s grave during Wreaths Across America at Belvedere Memorial Park Cemetery in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. Wreaths Across America’s mission is to remember, honor and teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery as well as at more than 1,600 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

Finnis Dawson McCleery’s grave is adorned with a wreath at Belvedere Memorial Cemetery at Wreaths Across America in San Angelo, Texas, Dec. 14, 2019. Wreaths represent eternity, continuity, and memory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

Graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 20-A pose for a class photo on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, November 27, 2019. ALS is a four-week course designed to give senior airmen an understanding of their role as military supervisors and how they contribute to the overall goals and mission of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

Graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 20-A prepare to sing the Air Force Song during the ALS Graduation ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, December 12, 2019. ALS is a four-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

Graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 20-A prepare to set the POW/MIA table during the ALS Graduation ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, December 12, 2019. The table was set as a symbol of honor and remembrance of America’s prisoners of war and missing comrades across all branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

Chief Master Sgt. Jon Neidigh, 47th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control chief controller at Laughlin Air Force Base, speaks to the graduates of Airman Leadership School Class 20-A during the their ceremony at the event center on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, December 12, 2019. Neidigh spoke about how important it is for the graduates to not be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Stidsen, 316th Training Squadron cryptologic technician, receives a Letter of Commendation for being the Top Graduate of the Navy Analysis and Reporting course from Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Rynolds, Navy senior enlisted leader, at the Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019. Stidsen completed the 560 hour course with the academic average of 98.5%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Messia, 316th Training Squadron cryptologic technician, receives a Letter of Commendation for being the Top Graduate of the Navy Analysis and Reporting course from Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Rynolds, Navy senior enlisted leader, at the Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019. Messia completed the 560 hour course with the academic average of 97.2%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class, Andrew Burns, 316th Training Squadron cryptologic technician, receives a Letter of Appreciation from Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Rynolds, Navy senior enlisted leader, during the Navy Analysis and Reporting course graduation ceremony at the Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019. Burns’ volunteerism in the community demonstrated his understanding of the Navy’s core value, commitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Norman Laureano Miranda, 316th Training Squadron cryptologic technician, receives a Letter of Appreciation from Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Rynolds, Navy senior enlisted leader, during the Navy Analysis and Reporting course graduation ceremony at the Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019. Laureano Miranda received the award for volunteering 27 hours, which positively reflected a commitment to public service, community involvement and exemplified the highest standard of personal excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Raya Ott, 316th Training Squadron cryptologic technician, receives a Letter of Appreciation from Master Chief Petty Officer Joseph Rynolds, Navy senior enlisted leader, during the Navy Analysis and Reporting course graduation ceremony at the Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019. Ott received the award for volunteering 46 hours, which positively reflected a commitment to public service, community involvement and exemplified the highest standard of personal excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)