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The American Gold Star Mothers is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the United States

Master Sgt. Ryan Ulrich, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron Public Affairs superintendent, gives a tour of the Thunderbirds Museum to (from left to right) Mary Byers, American Gold Star Mothers national president; Nancy Soltes, American Gold Star Mothers member; and Sue Pollard, Southern California and Hawaii American Gold Star Mothers president, March 20, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The American Gold Star Mothers is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Staff Sgt. Stephen Thompson’s blood is separated into plasma

Staff Sgt. Stephen Thompson’s blood is separated into plasma during the 57th Wing blood drive March 25, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Thompson is a weapons system controller with the 366th Maintenance Operations Squadron who is TDY here from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. Plasma is used to maintain blood pressure and assists in clotting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Sterile needles are always used to withdraw blood from donors

Sterile needles are always used to withdraw blood from donors. The process for donating blood takes approximately one hour, which includes the interview, donation, and refreshments. The blood drive was held at the outdoor recreation center and was open to all eligible donors at Nellis Air Force Base, Creech AFB and the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Tech. Sgt. Tim Bennett, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant section chief, donates blood

Tech. Sgt. Tim Bennett, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant section chief, donates blood at the 57th Wing blood drive March 25, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. One unit of blood can be separated into several components such as red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate. Donor blood is used to help women who have complications during childbirth, patients with cancer, children with Sickle Cell Disease, accident victims, patient undergoing certain kinds of surgeries, and it also supports patients at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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Diamond Sharp Award

Nellis Air Force Base First Sergeants present Airman 1st Class Brittany Putman, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron engineer assistant, with the Diamond Sharp Award March 15, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Putman was hand-picked out of 11 Airmen as a disaster response force member for a $54 million MQ-9 predator aircraft mishap in a northern mountain range in Nevada. Her professionalism and sense of urgency were lauded by senior leadership. She also completed her Career Development Courses two months early, scoring a 95 on her end of course exam. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., powers down after arriving at Gowen Field, Idaho, March 8, 2013 . The 34th WPS is conducting the terminal employment phase of the weapons school syllabus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,

A two-ship of HH-60 Pave Hawks from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxi down a runway after arriving for the terminal employment phase March 8, 2013, at Gowen Field, Idaho. Four weapons school students will be put to the test to demonstrate maximum combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxis down a runway after arriving for the terminal employment phase March 8, 2013, at Gowen Field, Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 weapons employment and landing zone options to maximize weapons effectiveness and quickly recover survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,

A two-ship of HH-60 Pave Hawks from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons Schoolout of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxi down a runway after arriving for the terminal employment phase March 8, 2013, at Gowen Field, Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 weapons employment and landing zone options to maximize weapons effectiveness and quickly recover survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.,

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 34th Weapons Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxis down the runway after its arrival for terminal employment phase March 8, 2013, at Gowen Field, Idaho. The "T.E." phase will be conducted over the Orchard Training Ranges at Boise, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

The Pit Crew for the #43 car changes tires and refuels during the Kobalt Tools 400 Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. The #43 car is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and is driven by Aric Almirola who finished the race in 16th place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

Lou Tomarchio, Richard Petty Racing #43 car interiors specialist, watches the Kobalt Tools 400 Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Tomarchio has been a member of the team for 3 months, and makes sure the car is maintained anytime it needs a pit stop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

The #43 car, driven by Aric Almirola, races around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Kobalt Tools 400 Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Almirola was born on March 14, 1984 on Eglin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, fly over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the opening ceremonies of the Kobalt Tools 400 Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. This is the Thunderbirds last fly over for a public event this fiscal year due to sequestration cuts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

Kasey Kahne, driver of the number 5 car, signs an autograph for a fan during the Kobalt Tools 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Kahne finished the race in second place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

Maj. Susan Gardenhour, 368th Recruiting Squadron support flight commander, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, administers the Oath of Enlistment to U.S. Air Force delayed entry program members during the Kobalt Tools 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Originally from Appomattox, Va., Gardenhour has been serving for 19 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

The Richard Petty No. 43 car pit crew change tires and make minor adjustments during the Kobalt Tools 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Richard Petty Motorsports is a two-car NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race team owned by seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, Douglas G. Bergeron and financial company Medallion Financial. The U.S. Air Force is a proud sponsor of NASCAR and the No. 43 car with driver Aric Almirola for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

The No. 43 car, driven by Aric Almirola, races around the track during the Kobalt Tools 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Almirola is a Cuban-American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar driver, currently driving the No. 43 Smithfield Foods/United States Air Force/STP Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

Marie Osmond, Hallmark Channel's "Marie" talk show host, sings the national anthem while the Nellis Honor Guard present the colors and the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, perform a fly over during the opening ceremony of the Kobalt Tools 400 Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. Osmond is an American singer, actress, doll designer, and a member of the show business family The Osmonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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Fast Cars and Freedom; Airmen Attend Kobalt 400

The Nellis Honor Guard presents the colors for the national anthem during the opening ceremony of the Kobalt Tools 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev. The Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard is one of the busiest in the country, performing upwards of 1,100 details annually in an area spanning 108,000 square miles, 16 counties and four states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)
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