2012 AFA Convention

Lt. Gen. Darrell Jones, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, speaks about services that Airmen still find important in everyday life during the 2012 Air Force Association Conference, Sept. 17, in Washington, D.C. Jones noted "all things people" as a topic during his discussion with Airmen and AFA members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

Air Force officials outline cyber capabilities in today’s fight

Maj. Gen. Earl D. Matthews spoke to attendees at the Air Force Association's annual Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2012. Mathews discussed the Air Force's cyber capabilities and their importance in the joint fight. Matthews is the director of Cyberspace Operations for the Office of Information Dominance and the chief information officer with the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Brownlow)

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Senior Airman Bryenna Brooks is congratulated by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy during the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet at the 2012 Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were recognized for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Brooks is with the 2nd Medical Operation Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard provides escort support of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year during the 2012 Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were recognized for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout)

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, left, and Sandy Schlitt, right, Air Force Association's chairman of the board, present a plaque to Senior Airman Nicholas Hurt during the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year reception and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were recognized for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Hurt is with the 721st Security Forces Squadron from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, left, and Sandy Schlitt, right, Air Force Association's chairman of the board, present a plaque to Senior Master Sgt. Emilio Hernandez during the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year reception and awards dinner in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2012. The recipients were recognized for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Hernandez is with the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)