SrA Christian S. West, 24, U.S. Air Force, born December 13, 1998, passed away from health complications on November 19, 2023. West served as an Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician and was stationed at McConnell Air Force Base. There, he worked on KC-135s, helping ensure our Stratotankers were always ready to perform aerial refueling missions. West is remembered as a hard worker who never backed down from a challenge. He enjoyed gaming, spending time with his loved ones, and volunteering as a Firefighter. Fly high, Airman! Til Valhalla, Brother!