Lt. Col. Laura Holcomb, Calhoun’s former commander, presents his mother, Mildred, an award during Chief Master Sgt. Jim Calhoun ‘s retirement ceremony, June 1, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Calhoun entered the Air Force in August of 1991 and served in numerous positions within fuels management and logistics readiness throughout his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider)