Sgt. Tracy Brown retires

Technical Sergeant Tracy Brown retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service for her country. She served as a respiratory therapist and cared for patients in intensive care units around the world.

Her final station was with the 779th Medical Group as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for the Cardio Pulmonary Clinic.

Her retirement ceremony took place at the United States Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia on Jan. 9.

The memorial is located on the grounds of Fort Myer near the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.

Tracy Brown is the daughter of Pat and Darci Kennedy of Ritzville.

Her grandparents are Bob and Esther Oestreich of Ritzville, and Carol and the late Jim Kennedy of Eugene, Oregon.