Civilian retires after 48 years of federal service

Gloria Brunson, barracks manager for the 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, is presented a certificate of service by U.S. Army Col. Stephen Polacek, deputy commander of the 673d Air Base Wing, during Brunson’s retirement ceremony at the Arctic Warrior Event Center, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 1, 2025. Brunson retired after 48 years of civilian service, starting as a clerk typist in 1977. She worked various civilian service-related jobs in between, and ended as a barracks manager 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)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Raina Dale
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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32/10

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1/160

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1250

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