On this episode of Citizens of Pantex, Tamara Packard shares her passion for the Pantex Christmas Project. After more than two decades dedicated to the mission, it is her hope to spread joy during the holiday season to those in need.

Pantexan Kimberly Lauffer and her husband created a program with West Texas A&M University called Buff CARES, which stands for Collegiate Addiction Recovery Education and Support. Learn more in this latest Citizens of Pantex podcast.

During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Pantexan Darlene Saldivar and her citizenship in the community. Darlene has dedicated more than a decade to the Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. On this episode of Citizens of Pantex, Darlene shares how her time serving on the board of directors and now the advisory board has impacted her personally and professionally. Annually, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Learn more: https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/hispanic-heritage-month-resources/hispanic-heritage-month

When Jordan Gladman steps onto the Pantex site, he is not just clocking in; he is stepping into a role that plays a critical part of our nation’s security. That same dedication to readiness and safety does not end when he leaves the site. Recently, he was selected as an instructor for the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA), the largest SWAT association in the United States, that represents the best in law enforcement.

For Ryan Kuxhausen, service is not just a duty — it is a way of life. As the current board president of the 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle, he dedicates his time to supporting first responders and their families, a mission that aligns seamlessly with his work at Pantex.