STEP Promotion

Technical Sgt. Travis Jenkins (far right), 4th Maintenance Operations Squadron, and his wife and child are pictured with Colonel Mark D. Kelly (left), wing commander, after receiving a surprise promotion Dec. 24, 2008 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers Program rewards outstanding Airmen with promotions outside of the promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Stanfield)

STEP Promotion

Technical Sgt. Travis Jenkins, 4th Maintenance Operations Squadron, receives a surprise promotion Dec. 24, 2008 here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers Program rewards outstanding Airmen with promotions outside of the promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Stanfield)

You have the right to remain silent

Captain Sherri Ohr, base Area Defense Council, does research on a case in her office here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Captain Ohr is in charge of defending and advising Airmen who are served with any administrative action and representing them at military court-martials and non-judicial punishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Varrato)

Ak-47

The Ak-47 was presented to members of the 336th fighter squadron while deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.The rifle was presented from an Army unit who picked up the rifle after a bomb was dropped onto some insurgents attempting to plant a roadside bomb.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gino Reyes)

F-15 Shelters

Crew members assemble new shelters for F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 18, 2008. These shelters, which are able to withstand up to 110-mph winds, will help protect both the Strike Eagles and their maintainers during inclement weather.

Wing Fun Run

Members of the 4th Fighter Wing bring in the New Year with a group run Jan. 2, 2009 on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.

Combat Archer

Senior Airman Ryan Evans, a 336th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, awaits aircrew for the F-15E Strike Eagle he prepared for a training sortie at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 18. The 336th Fighter Squadron and associated maintenance personnel completed the two week air-to-air combat evaluation called Combat Archer Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn J. Jones)

Combat Archer

Staff Sgt. Richard Lundblad (left) and Staff Sgt. Salvador Duran fasten a panel on an F-15E Strike Eagle after a training sortie at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 18. Sergeants Lundblad and Duran are crew chiefs from the 33th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. The 336th Fighter Squadron and associated maintenance personnel completed the two week air-to-air combat evaluation called Combat Archer Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn J. Jones)

Combat Archer

Airman 1st Class Justin Barber, a 336th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle to a stop while another passes behind him on the taxi way at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The 336th Fighter Squadron and associated maintenance personnel returned Dec. 19 from the two week air-to-air combat evaluation called Combat Archer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn J. Jones)

Orbit Comet

Moulage is applied to Airmen who participated as victims in a scenario for the statewide exercise Orbit Comet during the week of Dec. 8 - 12, here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Orbit comet is an exercise held annually to test the responsiveness and inter-agency cooperation between local authorities and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ciara Wymbs)

Orbit Comet

Members of the 4th Fighter Wing acting as victims lay waiting rescue from emergency responders as a part of exercise Orbit Comet here Dec. 8- 12, 2008. Orbit Comet is an exercise held annually to test the responsiveness and inter-agency cooperation between local authorities and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ciara Wymbs)

Orbit Comet

An F-6 Alpha robot controlled by explosive ordnance disposal specialists from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron attempts to enter a house suspected to contain a bomb lab during a training exercise in downtown Goldsboro, N.C., Dec. 8 - 12, 2008. The training was part of Orbit Comet, an exercise held annually to test the responsiveness and interagency cooperation between local authorities and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ciara Wymbs)

Ejection time

Staff Sgt. Julius Petaway, 4th Operations Support Squadron, packs a drogue parachute in the back of the ejection seat Dec. 4, 2008, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. A drogue parachute comes from the back of the ejection seat to keep the chair upright so it glides through the air more smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Stanfield)

Ejection time

Staff Sgt. Julius Petaway and Senior Airman Jonathan Bertini, both from the 4th Operations Support Squadron, place the drogue parachute in the back of the ejection seat Dec. 4, 2008, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. A drogue parachute comes out the back of the ejection seat to keep the chair upright so it glides through the air more smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney S. Stanfield)

BOOT BANGER

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team blows up a vehicle with a boot banger bomb on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Nov. 18, 2008. EOD is responsible for the identification, security, and disposal of hazardous unexploded conventional and chemical munitions and improvised explosive devices while at home and during deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Stanfield)

BOOT BANGER

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team creates a practice bomb to observe the outcome on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Nov. 18, 2008. EOD is responsible for the identification, security, and disposal of hazardous unexploded conventional and chemical munitions and improvised explosive devices while at home and during deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Stanfield)

Angel Tree

Base commander Col. Mark D. Kelly participates in the Angel Tree program at the entrance of the Base Exchange Nov. 19 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The Angel Tree is a program created by the Salvation Army that provides clothes and shoes for children of needy families. People can pick an “Angel” from the tree, which contains the wish list of a base child, and take the unwrapped gifts to the sleigh at the Officers Club.

Seymour Save-A-Life Tour

Members of the 4th Fighter Wing listen as Chris Geysbeck, manager of the Save-A-Life tour, tells the effects of driving under the influence of alcohol and why people shouldn't do it Nov. 10, 2008 at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The tour is being held to promote drunk driving awareness and prevention.(US Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ciara Wymbs)

Solid foundation

ALI BASE, Iraq -- Airman 1st Class Jerry Perez, 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron structural apprentice, prepares to mount the final piece of the wall to a room Nov. 7, 2008. The Airmen from the 557th ERHS look to improve work conditions by constructing a new unit work center here. Perez is deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. His hometown is Wichita, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Griffin)

Marty Stone Flight

Captain Kenneth Madsen from the 333rd Fighter Squadron briefs bassmaster pro-angler Marty Stone on the flight plans before his orientation flight, here at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 29. Mr. Stone toured the base prior to receiving an orientation flight because of his abilities to communicate the 4th Fighter Wing and United States Air Force mission to worldwide audiences.(US Air Force photo By Airman First Class Gino Reyes)(Released)

Red Flag 09-1

Senior Airman Ken Badertscher, an F-15E crew chief assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., inspects his aircraft for loose fasteners after a two hour sortie during Red Flag 09-1 Nellis AFB, NV., Oct. 24. Red Flag is a multi-national exercise providing a realistic environment to practice combat scenarios. The experience gained during the exercise is vital to the survival of pilots in combat.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

Red Flag 09-1

Senior Airman Ken Badertscher, an F-15E crew chief assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., places exhaust covers on his aircraft during Red Flag 09-1at Nellis AFB, Nev., Oct. 24. Red Flag is a multi-national exercise providing a realistic environment to practice combat scenarios. The experience gained during the exercise is vital to the survival of pilots in combat. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

Ready, set, go!

Senior Airman Johnathan DeWerdt, an F-15E crew chief assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., prepares to taxi his aircraft for a training mission during Red Flag 09-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Oct. 22, 2008. Red Flag is a multi-national exercise providing a realistic environment to practice combat scenarios. The experience gained during the exercise is vital to the survival of pilots in combat. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

Ready, set, go!

Senior Airman Johnathan DeWerdt, an F-15E crew chief assigned to the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., performs pre-flight maintenance checks for a training mission during Red Flag 09-1 at Nellis AFB, Nev., Oct. 22, 2008. Red Flag is a multi-national exercise providing a realistic environment to practice combat scenarios. The experience gained during the exercise is vital to the survival of pilots in combat. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)