Trials and triumphs: We are all survivors
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- April 21, 2008, is the day Lt. Col. Don Christy (right) took his life at Black Forest Regional Park in Colorado Springs, Colo. Since that day, Kristen (left) has also dealt with the disappearance of her oldest son, Ryan. Despite these challenges, Kristen has been a prominent figure in the Air Force community through her work with suicide awareness and resilience. On Feb. 23, she was named Air Force Spouse of the Year for 2018. (Courtesy photo)