20th Fighter Wing Enlisted Call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Wilkerson, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to Team Shaw Airmen during an enlisted all call, Nov. 9, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Wilkerson conducted two separate all calls during the day to optimize attendance as he conveyed the senior enlisted perspective of the 20th FW Commander’s message and intent. Wilkerson kept Airmen engaged as he shared a few stories and directly answered questions from those in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

20th Fighter Wing Enlisted Call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Wilkerson, 20th Fighter Wing command chief, speaks to Team Shaw Airmen during an enlisted all call, Nov. 9, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Wilkerson conducted two separate all calls during the day to optimize attendance as he conveyed the senior enlisted perspective of the 20th FW Commander’s message and intent. Wilkerson kept Airmen engaged as he shared a few stories and directly answered questions from those in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Veterans Day Parade downtown Columbia

A young girl clings to her American flag while watching a parade march her way during Veterans Day, Nov. 12, 2012, Columbia, S.C. The parade, which took place on Sumter Street in the middle of downtown, saw hundreds of civilians, veterans, and active-duty military personnel, to include Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base, in attendance. The event was Columbia’s 34th annual Veterans Day Parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Veterans Day Parade downtown Columbia

The daughter of a U.S. Air Force member holds an American flag as she leans against a newspaper stand while attending a Veterans Day Parade in Columbia, S.C., Nov. 12, 2012, just days after the United States presidential election. The newspaper stand contains The State’s most recent publication headlining South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s having reached a crossroads’ as a result of the Obama reelection. According to examiner.com Haley stated, “I will work together with President Obama wherever I can for the betterment of our state and country.” During Veterans Day Haley released a statement saying “May god continue to bless our veterans and their families and keep them strong and may he continue to bless the United States of America.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Veterans Day Parade downtown Columbia

James McEachin, a retired member of the U.S. Army 82ndAirborne out of Fort Bragg N.C., watches as fellow members of the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group pass by during the Veterans Days Parade, Nov 12, 2012, Columbia, S.C. The motto of the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group is "All Gave Some -- Some Gave All -- Some Still Do." The group has grown from a few members to more than 400 and they are a therapeutic support group for combat veterans suffering from PTSD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)

Veterans Day Parade downtown Columbia

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Tipton stands with his wife at his side while saluting Vietnam War veterans as they march past during a Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 12, 2012, Columbia, S.C. The parade, which took place on Sumter Street in the middle of downtown, saw numerous veterans like Tipton, as well as active-duty military personnel to include Airmen from Shaw Air Force Base in attendance. The event was Columbia’s 34th annual Veterans Day Parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)