Yellow Ribbon Program Testimonial: TSgt Colin Ballein

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Yellow Ribbon Program Testimonial: TSgt Colin Ballein

10th Air Force

April 5, 2024 | 2:14

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program addresses the unique stressors of the deployment and reintegration process by being a trusted agency and integral part of the resiliency-readiness network. Over the past year, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing had 14 members and their families or supporting members take advantage of the program by attending a Yellow Ribbon event. One of our members, Tech. Sgt. Colin Ballein of the 64th Intelligence Squadron, and his wife Katherine offered their perspective after recently participating in a Yellow Ribbon event. (U.S. Air Force Video by 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs)