U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Strand, an operations intel specialist of the Vermont Air National Guard, gets recognized for outstanding performance by U.S. Air Force General Herbert J. Carlisle, the commander of the Air Combat Command (COMACC), at the 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, Vt., on April 11, 2015. Gen. Carlisle met with leadership, had lunch with Airmen and recognized outstanding performers during his first visit to an Air National Guard base the COMACC. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by A1C Dana Alyce-Schwarz)