U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Casey, 509th Security Forces Squadron manager, gives a candy cane to a member of Whiteman on Dec. 20, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Casey and other chief master sergeants took the opportunity to strengthen connections by handing out candy canes and wishing Whiteman Airmen and families a happy holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Carter)