Maintainers maintain morale during annual banquet
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Maintenance Group show off their decorations during the Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2013. The group maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operations directed by U.S. Pacific Command. They also manage more than $6 billion in resources, including U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles, KC-135 Stratotankers, E-3 Sentries and HH-60 Pave Hawk aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)