Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall greets Tech. Sgt. Jennifer G. Thomas, 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year representing Air Force Material Command, during the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year social at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Sept. 18, 2022. Thomas was recognized as one of the 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year based upon superior leadership, job performance and personal achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin)