Newly promoted
U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23d Wing commander, presents Master Sgt. Mark Carlson, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit NCO in charge of support section, a certificate during a NCO promotion ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 30, 2012. Carlson was one of 26 Airmen who were promoted between the ranks of staff sergeant through master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Dominique/Released)