Remember family, fellow wingmen this holiday season Published Dec. 13, 2007 By Chief Master Sgt. Michael Williams 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Charlene, Dominique and I would like to wish each of you a joyous and safe holiday season. May your holiday stockings be filled with all you've wished for and more. Man how I love this time of the year. There's a slight tease of winter in the air and people are overflowing with kindness. Houses and yards across the base are decorated with Christmas trees, lights, and reindeer. Boys and girls around the world are anxiously waiting to see what fortunes lie beneath their Christmas tree. Our calendars are filled with social gatherings that are saturated with holiday cheer, great food and fellowship. It's truly a festive time of year. This season seems to bring out the best in mankind. We pause to reflect on our blessings and set aside our differences to ensure those that are less fortunate are able to enjoy the season. It's truly a time for giving and a time for celebration as 2007 quickly comes to an end. What a tremendous year it was for Team Travis! We have a lot to be proud of. Our Airmen and organizations have excelled, competing and winning at every level. However, in my opinion, the one thing I am most proud of is the difference you make and the many sacrifices you and your family make every day on behalf our Air Force and our great nation. As we embrace this holiday season I want you to make a difference here at Travis. I stated earlier that 2007 was a banner year, yet, we can do a better job in making a difference in the lives of those around you, particularly this holiday season. Every year, during the holiday season, our Air Force experiences at least three fatalities and every year Air Mobility Command has been a contributor. Wingman, let's end this travesty by making a difference. Be a good wingman and make those tough choices, you may save a life or a career. For those of you that will celebrate the season with a drink or two, I urge you to remember one thing: if you have one drink, don't drive, it's that simple. Tis the season to be jolly, but remember those that are not feeling so festive. For them, the holiday season is a time when they are confronted with loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress. It may be there first holiday season away from home or have a spouse that's deployed .What ever the reason, our job is not to question why, but to be there and care for our fellow Airmen. That means remaining alert to those silent adversaries I mentioned previously; loneliness, depression, anxiety, stress and others. We need everyone to accomplish our mission. So please, enjoy this time of year, but take care of each other, be safe and make responsible choices. Happy holidays to you all.