U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Byrd with the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron wins Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter during the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Fourth Quarter Award Ceremony at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 9, 2026. Brig. Gen. Daniel Clayton, 379th AEW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, 379th AEW command chief, thanked Airmen for their efforts throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin Norton)