ANG Rescue

Members of the 129th Rescue Wing California Air National Guard assist in the rescue operations of two injured fisherman who were approximately 1400 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico on Sept. 5, 2012. (Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class John D. Pharr III)

Maintenance Excellence

A Coast Guard C-130 undergoes maintenance at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. The ALC's C-130 Programmed Depot Maintenance team was awarded the Robert T. Mason Depot Maintenance Excellence Award for outstanding achievement in weapon system and military equipment maintenance.. (U. S. Air Force photo by Sue Sapp)

af veteran fencer

Former Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Rodriguez, right, a member of the 2012 U.S. Paralympic fencing team, prepares to enter a bout with Wing Kin Chan of Hong Kong as officials measure the distance between the two athletes at London's ExCel Centre during the Paralympic Games, Sept. 4, 2012. (DOD photo/Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.)

af veteran fencer

Former Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Rodriguez, left, a member of the 2012 U.S. Paralympic fencing team, selects his weapon before the start of a bout at London's ExCel Centre during the Paralympic Games, Sept. 4, 2012. (DOD photo/Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.)

chaplain promo

Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Howard Stendahl stands at attention during his promotion ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Aug. 31, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

chaplain promo

Newly-promoted Maj. Gen. Howard Stendahl recites the oath of office to Air Force Chief of Staff Mark A. Welsh III during his promotion ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Aug. 31, 2012. Stendahl serves as the Air Force's chief of chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)