CMSAF Transition Ceremony

The newly unveiled Chief Master Sergeant (CMSAF) of the Air Force flag is presented during the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. During the ceremony, Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody was appointed the 17th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march in to position during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF James A. Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Chief Master Sgt. Ed Teleky, U.S. Air Force Band drum major leads the U.S. Air Force Band in the National Anthem during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF James A. Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

The U.S. Air Force Band plays the National Anthem during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF James A. Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

The United States Air Force Honor Guard Present the Colors during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF James A. Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Staff Sgt. Ralph Morales, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, holds the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Service Medal prior to the medal presentation for Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy during a transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF James A. Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band play the National Anthem during the Chief Master Sergeant. of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF James A. Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

Chief Master Sgt. Ed Teleky, U.S. Air Force Band drum major leads the U.S. Air Force Band in the National Anthem during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. CMSAF James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of CMSAF. James Roy. Roy's retirement culminated more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nichelle Anderson)

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members warm themselves in front of a heater before the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody became the 17th CMSAF following the retirement of Chief Master Sgt. James Roy. Roy's retirement will culminate more than 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Perry Aston)

Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, salutes the colors during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. The 11th Wing hosted the event.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)(Released)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform a pass and review for the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) James A. Roy at the CMSAF transition ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 24, 2013. CMSAF James A. Cody was appointed the position after Roy’s retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)(Released)