Kids Serve Too

Gwendolyn Slife, wife of Col. Jim Slife, commander of 1st Special Operations Wing, signs a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a proclamation-signing ceremony at the Airpark on Hurlburt Field, Fla. April 24, 2012. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s website, April was first declared Child Abuse Prevention Month by presidential proclamation in 1983 as a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (RELEASED)

Kids Serve Too

Children from the base Child Development Center play with pinwheels during a proclamation-signing ceremony at the Airpark on Hurlburt Field, Fla. April 24, 2012. According to the Department of Defense’s website, April is designated as the Month of the Military Child to celebrate the unique contributions, commitment and sacrifices children make on behalf of our country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Williams) (RELEASED)

JCOC Air Power Demo

A Russian MI-17 helicopter used by the 6th Special Operations Squadron lands on Eglin Range, Fla., April 23, 2012. The 6th SOS demonstrated some of its capabilities for participants of the Joint Civilian Orientation Course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo)(Released)

JCOC Air Power Demo

Joint Civilian Orientation Conference attendees disembark two Russian MI-17 helicopters used by the 6th Special Operations Squadron before viewing an air power demonstration on Eglin Range, Fla., April 23, 2012. An air power demonstration displays the effectiveness and capabilities of Air Force Special Operations Command assets during a simulated wartime environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gustavo Castillo)(Released)

8th SOS remembers Eagle Claw crew

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Bob Brenci, aircraft commander of Dragon One, speaks to the audience during the Operation Eagle Claw 32nd anniversary memorial service in the base chapel on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2012. Brenci gave a historic account of the events that took place April 24, 1980 during Operation Eagle Claw. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Bainter)

8th SOS remembers Eagle Claw crew

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew R. Glover, commander of the 8th Special Operations Squadron, and retired Col. Bob Brenci, aircraft commander of Dragon One, lay a wreath in front of the base chapel during the Operation Eagle Claw 32nd anniversary memorial service on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2012. Operation Eagle Claw was a failed mission in which eight U.S. service members were killed but helped implement numerous special operations techniques that are now standard protocol. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Bainter)