Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau, receives a flu vaccination at the Pentagon from Army Maj. Laurie Fontaine, a physician’s assistant and medical standards officer with the Army National Guard Office of the Surgeon General

Army Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau, receives a flu vaccination at the Pentagon from Army Maj. Laurie Fontaine, a physician’s assistant and medical standards officer with the Army National Guard Office of the Surgeon General, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. The flu vaccine--which is mandatory for service members to receive-- is one way service members can remain healthy during the coming flu and cold season. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy)

Spc. Michael Rudy, 134th Field Artillery Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, receiving a Hometown Hero's Salute Award

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C., poses with (left to right) Spc. Michael Rudy, 134th Field Artillery Regiment, Ohio Army National Guard, Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst, Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, Ohio National Guard, and Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, Director of the Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C., after receiving a Hometown Hero's Salute Award during his retirement luncheon at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Sept. 25, 2012. Muncy retired after thirty-five years of service to his country and held the position of Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard since May 2009. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

CMSgt Christopher E. Muncy, CCM Sergeant of the ANG, poses with (left to right) CMSgt Ronald Bowe, West Virginia ANG Command Chief, Muncy's wife Monique and and CMSgt (Ret.) Michael Dalton, former Michigan Air National Guard Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C., poses with (left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Bowe, West Virginia Air National Guard Command Chief, Muncy's wife, Monique, and Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Michael Dalton, former Michigan Air National Guard Command Chief, after receiving a shadow box during his retirement luncheon at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Sept. 25, 2012. The American flag encased in Muncy's shadow box was flown over all 54 U.S. states and territories. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force Col. Doug Slocum of Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Director of Safety for the Air National Guard

U.S. Air Force Col. Doug Slocum of Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Director of Safety for the Air National Guard, talks to Air Command and Staff College students and members of the Guard and Reserve Network at the Air University about how the Air Force Core Values bridge military and civilian careers during a presentation Sept. 12, 2012, at Maxwell AFB, Ala. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Peter Shinn)

Col. Ed Vaughan of Montgomery, Ala., co-founder of the Guard and Reserve Network (GARNET), presents a book to Brig. Gen Paul Ayers of Leesburg, Virginia, following Ayers’ presentation to a GARNET meeting in Montgomery, June 27, 2012.

Col. Ed Vaughan of Montgomery, Ala., co-founder of the Guard and Reserve Network (GARNET), presents a book to Brig. Gen Paul Ayers of Leesburg, Virginia, following Ayers’ presentation to a GARNET meeting in Montgomery, June 27, 2012. (USAF courtesy photo)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, awards Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, the command chief master sergeant to the director of ANG, the Legion of Merit during his retirement ceremony

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, awards Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, the command chief master sergeant to the director of ANG, the Legion of Merit during his retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., on Sept. 20, 2012. Muncy retires after 35 years of service. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses a crowd at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., during a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses a crowd at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C., during a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, the command chief master sergeant to the director of ANG, on Sept. 20, 2012. Muncy retires after 35 years of military service. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Air Force senior leaders discuss issues affecting the service during a 12-member panel at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2012.

Air Force senior leaders discuss issues affecting the service during a 12-member panel at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, takes questions during a 12-member senior leader panel at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, takes questions during a 12-member senior leader panel at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses mission readiness and other challenges facing the ANG in future years during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technical Exposition at National Harbor, Md.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses mission readiness and other challenges facing the ANG in future years during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technical Exposition at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2012. The AFA Air and Space Conference attract the top military leaders and dignitaries worldwide bringing experts, academia, and aerospace specialists from around the word to discuss the issues facing the U.S. Air Force and aerospace community. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy, left, and Sandy Schlitt, Air Force Association's chairman of the board presents a plaque to Senior Master Sgt. Luke Thompson, 125th special Tactics Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy, left, and Sandy Schlitt, Air Force Association's chairman of the board presents a plaque to Senior Master Sgt. Luke Thompson, 125th special Tactics Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, during the 2012 Outstanding Airmen of the Year reception and awards dinner.The Air Force Association hosted the annual Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were recognized for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Chief Master Sgt. Raymond J. Phillips, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard received the Chief Master Sgt. Dick Red Award at the 2012 Air Force Association Conference in Washington D.C.

Chief Master Sgt. Raymond J. Phillips, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, California Air National Guard received the Chief Master Sgt. Dick Red Award at the 2012 Air Force Association Conference in Washington D.C. Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, III presented the award to for Chief Master Sgt. Phillips being the Best Air National Guard maintainer. He expertly managed multiple sections through seven aircraft conversion of 92 aircraft. He is a member of the board of director’s for ‘Touch of Home’, a non-profit corporation resulting tin the delivery of over 10,500 packages for troops overseas. (Air National Guard photo released Col. Nahaku A. McFadden)

Joint STARS combat crew of the 128th Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard

Joint STARS combat crew of the 128th Airborne Command and Control Squadron, 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, received the Earl T. Ricks award for Best Air National Guard unit airmanship. Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, III presented the Earl T. Ricks Award for being the Best Air National Guard unit airmanship. Recognized for support of Operations Odyssey Dawn and Unified Protector, the crew led the dynamic targeting air campaign and enforced the no fly zone. They detected ground movements and correlated intelligence. (Air National Guard photo released Col. Nahaku A. McFadden)

Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff of the Army, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012.

Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff of the Army, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill)

Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau

Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released)

The 2012 Air National Guard Airmen of the Year pose for a photo during the 2012 Soldiers and Airmen of the Year banquet

The 2012 Air National Guard Airmen of the Year pose for a photo during the 2012 Soldiers and Airmen of the Year banquet at the Sheraton Pentagon City, Arlington, Va 24, Aug 2012. Pictured are (left to right) Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the ANG, Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Michael D. McCaffrey, 116th Air Refueling Wing, Washington ANG, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Jacob S. Curtis, 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois ANG, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year: Senior Master Sgt. Luke W. Thompson, 125th Special Tactics Squadron, Oregon ANG, First Sergeant of the Year: Master Sgt. Fred W. Hudgins Jr., 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona ANG, Honor Guard Member of the Year: Staff Sgt. Carrie M. Kline, 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana ANG, Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. Jeffrey L. Lamarche, Eastern Air Defense Sector, New York ANG, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Muncy, the command chief master sergeant to the director of the ANG. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

2012 Soldiers and Airmen of the Year award winners

(Left to right) Sgt. Mark Fuggiti, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Sgt. Matthew Howard, Arkansas Army NG, Command Sgt. Maj. Richard J. Burch, the command sergeant major of the Army National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, the Senior Enlisted Leader of the National Guard Bureau, Sgt. 1st Class Craig Wester, Arizona Army NG, 1st Lt. Nicholas Plocar, Wisconsin Army NG, and Cpt. Robert Killian, Colorado Army NG pose for a photo during the 2012 Soldiers and Airmen of the Year banquet at Sheraton Pentagon City, Arlington, Va 24, Aug 2012. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard, addresses attendees during the 2012 Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet

Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard, addresses attendees during the 2012 Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet at the Sheraton Pentagon City in Arlington, Va 24, Aug 2012. The banquet honors the accomplishments of Soldiers and Airmen during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, volunteer work in their communities and educational excellence. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

The U.S. Air Force String Orchestra, also known as the Strolling Strings, perform during the 2012 Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet

The U.S. Air Force String Orchestra, also known as the Strolling Strings, perform during the 2012 Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet at the Sheraton Pentagon City in Arlington, Va 24, Aug 2012. The banquet honors the accomplishments of Soldiers and Airmen during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, volunteer work in their communities and educational excellence. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)