Chief Master Sergeant's Executive Course - Class 2013-4ANGD-CMSS Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

Chief Master Sergeant's Executive Course - Class 2013-4ANGD-CMSS

The Honorable Daniel B. Ginsberg, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, greets Airmen at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

The Honorable Daniel B. Ginsberg, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, greets Airmen at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. During his visit Ginsberg met with personnel from various ANG directorates and learned about what Airmen and civilians at the ANGRC do every day to support the field. The ANGRC ensures ANG field units are properly resourced to train and equip in support of the state and federal missions across the entire spectrum of military operations and provide support sustaining ANG Airmen throughout their careers. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

The Honorable Daniel B. Ginsberg, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, is greeted by Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams, commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

The Honorable Daniel B. Ginsberg, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, is greeted by Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams, commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. During his visit Ginsberg met with personnel from various ANG directorates and learned about what Airmen and civilians at the ANGRC do every day to support the field. The ANGRC ensures ANG field units are properly resourced to train and equip in support of the state and federal missions across the entire spectrum of military operations and provide support sustaining ANG Airmen throughout their careers. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin Preston/RELEASED)

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans for 11 furlough days at a meeting May 14, 2013.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans for 11 furlough days at a meeting May 14, 2013. (Defense Department photo)

Alicia Hinds Ward, 2013 National Guard Spouse of the Year, speaks after winning the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award, Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013.

Alicia Hinds Ward, 2013 National Guard Spouse of the Year, speaks after winning the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award, Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013. The award, presented by Military Spouse magazine and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, honors spouses of military members. (Army News photo by Lisa Ferdinando/RELEASED)

The finalists and the winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award pose for a photograph after the awards ceremony in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013.

The finalists and the winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award pose for a photograph after the awards ceremony in Arlington, Va., May 9, 2013. Pictured left to right are: Shelley Kimball, Coast Guard Spouse of the Year, from District 7, Fla.; Karen Guenther, Marine Corps Spouse of the Year, from Quantico, Va.; Alicia Hinds Ward, D.C. National Guard Spouse of the Year, and winner of the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year award; Alisha Youch, Navy Spouse of the Year, from Kings Bay, Ga.; Verenice Castillo, Air Force Spouse of the Year, from Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.; and Tara Crooks, Army Spouse of the Year, from Fort Sill, Okla. The awards, presented by Military Spouse magazine and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, honor spouses of military members. (Army News photo by Lisa Ferdinando/RELEASED)