Civilian retires after 48 years of federal service
Lakeisha R. Smalling, chief of the 673d Air Base Wing military housing element, left, joins Gloria Brunson, barracks manager for the 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, on stage to present a parting gift during Brunson’s retirement ceremony at the Arctic Warrior Event Center, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2025. Brunson completed 48 years of civilian service across 12 different occupations, concluding with her time at JBER. As a barracks manager, Brunson ensured quality of life for Soldiers and Airmen alike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raina Dale)