Airman, EOD technician, Servicewoman

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of North Carolina Past Presidents Parley present U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Pate, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) NCO in-charge of operations, with an award at a convention in Raleigh, N.C., June 14, 2013. According to the legion, Pate was recognized as the North Carolina Servicewoman of the year for her “dedicated support, contribution and commitment to serving in the Armed Forces.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Airman, EOD technician, Servicewoman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Pate, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) NCO in-charge of operations, maneuvers a robot at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 13, 2013. EOD teams use robots for reconnaissance and keeping distance between personnel and explosives. Pate was named North Carolina Servicewoman of the Year by the American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley for her “dedicated support, contribution and commitment to serving in the Armed Forces.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Airman, EOD technician, Servicewoman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Pate, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) NCO in-charge of operations, flips through a book of EOD Service member tattoo stories and photos at her home in Kinston, N.C., June 12, 2013. In the book, Pate displayed several of her tattoos which match those of her late husband. Both she and her husband got matching cartoon bomb tattoos to represent their careers in EOD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Airman, EOD technician, Servicewoman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kimberly Pate, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) NCO in-charge of operations, relaxes with her dog, Art, at her home in Kinston, N.C., June 12, 2013. Pate and Art are each other’s biggest supporters since her husband died supporting combat operations in Afghanistan in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Center Street Jam military appreciation

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Fesler, 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks to a crowd during the Center Street Jam at the Waynesborough House in Goldsboro, N.C., May 30, 2013. Fesler thanked the Goldsboro and Wayne County communities for their continued support of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

Center Street Jam military appreciation

American flags and signs line the street to show military appreciation during the Center Street Jam at the Waynesborough House in Goldsboro, N.C., May 30, 2013. The event, hosted by the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation, was designed to continue community outreach efforts involving personnel from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

Month of the Military Child

A Team Seymour child rides a horse during the Month of the Military Child celebration at the Youth Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 20, 2013. The event also had other animals, such as rabbits, mules and alpacas, for the children to interact with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

Month of the Military Child

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Fesler, 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, presents Zion Culley, son of Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Culley, 4th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment superintendent, with the State Military Youth of the Year award at the Youth Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 20, 2013. By winning the state competition, Culley will compete in the South East Regionals in Atlanta, June 17-20, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

Col. Vann Green Final Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Vann Green, 4th Fighter Wing vice commander, kisses his wife, Jan Green, after she sprayed him with a fire hose on the flight line following his final flight on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., April 4, 2013. Green will leave Team Seymour to become the Chief of Strategic Studies Group for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

The challenge within

From the left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marc Fuentes, 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technician, Jackie Pedraza, spouse of Airman 1st Class Juan Pedraza, 4th Fighter Wing Command Post emergency actions controller, Senior Airman Melissa Perkins, 4th Force Support Squadron services journeyman, and Airman 1st Class Jordan Melendez, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, pose after receiving their medals for having the fastest times in the Combat Fitness Challenge at the fitness center track on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 30, 2013. Melendez was the overall winner, followed by Fuentes; Perkins and Pedraza were the first and second place female competitors, respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

The challenge within

Combat Fitness Challenge participants begin the competition by running a lap on the track at the fitness center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 30, 2013. The competitors ran seven laps on the quarter-mile track and one lap on the two-mile track in addition to completing six 100-meter dashes and four exercise stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

The challenge within

Combat Fitness Challenge participants help setup obstacles before beginning the competition held at the fitness center track on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 30, 2013. Some of the challenges included a 100-meter dash while performing a fireman’s carry with a sandbag and a 100-meter dash while carrying two ammo cans full of water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley/Released)

4th FW Safety representatives visit Dare County Bomb Range

Timothy Edwards, 4th Fighter Wing ground safety manager, and David Carroll, Air Combat Command Dare County Bombing Range environmental control operator, speak about safety regulations during an inspection at the range in Stumpy Point, N.C., Feb. 21, 2013. On a regular basis, Edwards ensures flammables and overall maintenance of the range buildings meet fire safety standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

4th FW Safety representatives visit Dare County Bomb Range

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gerald Wroblewski, 4th Fighter Wing weapons safety superintendent, scans the horizon over eastern North Carolina during a flight to Dare County Bombing Range, Feb. 21, 2013. Safety office representatives visit the range at least once a year for an annual inspection to ensure contractors are complying with safety measures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Team Seymour honors military families

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scottie Leeson and Airman 1st Class Matthew Gernaat, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighters, walk alongside Gavin Rands, 5, as he rides a horse during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. Gavin is the son of retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant Keith Rands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Team Seymour honors military families

Members of Team Seymour grab food during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. The event was hosted by members of the 4th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Team Seymour honors military families

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryanna Grant, 4th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, paints Angel Hill’s face during the Month of the Military Family Block Party on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. Several Airmen volunteered to assist with games, horse rides and activities. Angel, 12, is a member of a local Girl Scout troop. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Are you combat fit?

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Copeland, 333rd AMU assistant dedicated crew chief, receives a medal from Mike Unden, 4th Force Support Squadron military fitness specialist, after the Combat Fitness Challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 20, 2012. Copeland finished a close second in the challenge with a time of 27:20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Are you combat fit?

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brendan Manley-Bryant, 333rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, performs jumps squats during the Combat Fitness Challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 20, 2012. The challenge incorporated various plyometrics workouts during the final 2-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Are you combat fit?

Members of Team Seymour pose for a group photo before beginning the Combat Fitness Challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 20, 2012. The competition included various workout stations mixed with more than three miles of running. (Courtesy photo)

Team Seymour held Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benton Vandergrift, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, hands out Fire Prevention Week goody bags to children at Meadow Lane Elementary School in Goldsboro, N.C., Oct. 12, 2012. Airmen taught the children fire prevention tips through singing, dancing and a puppet show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Have two ways out

A fire truck from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron sprays water during a demonstration for Fire Prevention Week on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 11, 2012. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th CES Fire Department hosted several fire prevention events promoting this year’s motto, “Have two ways out,” throughout the week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

Maj. Brian Sporysz

Maj. Brian Sporysz is assigned to the 4th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo)

4th CONS keeps the buck moving

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Caraway, 4th Contracting Squadron services team leader, signs a contract for tree and shrub renovation on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 3, 2012. During fiscal year 2012, the 4th CONS awarded more than $73 million in contracts, the most ever for Seymour Johnson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)