Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lynn Alexander, speaks during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lynn Alexander, speaks during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013, honoring Chief Master Sgt. Theodore H. Jackson at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jackson was the first appointed senior enlisted adviser to the director of the Air National Guard and became a recognized spokesman for ANG enlisted personnel on welfare and morale matters. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston)

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lynn Alexander speaks during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lynn Alexander speaks during the Chief Jackson Memorial Auditorium dedication ceremony April 11, 2013, honoring Chief Master Sgt. Theodore H. Jackson at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Jackson was the first appointed senior enlisted adviser to the director of the Air National Guard and became a recognized spokesman for ANG enlisted personnel on welfare and morale matters. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston)

Brig. Gen. Jennifer Walter at her promotion ceremony to Brigadier General on Oct. 14 in Des Moines

Maj. Gen. Tim Orr, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, presents a general officer flag to Brig. Gen. Jennifer Walter at her promotion ceremony to Brigadier General on Oct. 14 in Des Moines. Walter is the first female general officer in the history of the Iowa Air National Guard.

AACAward Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 11th Air Force Rescue Coordination Center accept the 2013 Alaska Air Carriers Association Emergency Response Award Feb. 13, 2013.

AACAward Alaska Air National Guardsmen with the 11th Air Force Rescue Coordination Center accept the 2013 Alaska Air Carriers Association Emergency Response Award Feb. 13, 2013. The RCC was recognized for its outstanding contribution to commercial aviation safety and its response to numerous aviation incidents throughout the state. Pictured left to right are: Robert Lewis, FAA Alaska Region Administrator; Maj. John Morse, RCC deputy director; Master Sgt. Ken Bellamy, RCC controller; Staff Sgt. Tiffany Alexander, RCC controller; Tech Sgt. Michelle Gillett, RCC controller; Senior Master Sgt. Rob Carte, RCC superintendent, and Mike Stedman, president of Alaska Air Carriers Association. Photo: Rob Stapelton, Medallion Foundation

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Mr. Gavin Macaloon, president of the D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter of the Air Force Association, recognizes the 2012 AFA ANG Action Officers of the Year

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Mr. Gavin Macaloon, president of the D.W. Steele Sr. Memorial Chapter of the Air Force Association, recognizes the 2012 AFA ANG Action Officers of the Year during a ceremony at the Sheraton National Harbor Hotel, Arlington, Va. March 13, 2013. The AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association which promotes a dominant Air Force and strong national defense and honors Airmen and Air Force heritage. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, addresses attendees at the

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, addresses attendees at the 2012 Air Force Association ANG Action Officers of the Year ceremony at the Sheraton National Harbor Hotel, Arlington, Va. March 13, 2013. The AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association which promotes a dominant Air Force and strong national defense and honors Airmen and Air Force heritage. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Marvin R. Preston/RELEASED)