Preparation time
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Mendez, left, 332th Recruiting Squadron commander, prepares Lt. Gen. James Holmes, Headquarters U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements, for the Delayed Enlistment Program swear-in ceremony at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2014. The Air Force’s involvement in NASCAR allows Air Force Recruiting Service to meet its mission to inspire the nation’s brightest, most competitive young men and women for service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Dillian Bamman/Released)