Senior Airman Ivan Abrev, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron structural journeyman, uses a measuring tape at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. Abrev measured several distances within a hangar to determine where to place an F-16 Fighting Falcon display and U.S. flags in preparation for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Jordyn Fetter)

Staff Sgt. Jarret Hoover, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron power production craftsman, crawls under a stage to lock it into place at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. Airmen from different sections of the 11th CES set up equipment like chairs, bleachers and a stage in preparation for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Jordyn Fetter)

Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron measure place markers for Air Force leadership at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. In addition to setting up a stage, the 11th CES arranged chairs, bleachers and flags in preparation for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony, during which the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright, will be appointed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Jordyn Fetter)

Airmen from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron place a bleacher inside a hangar at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The setup is in preparation for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony scheduled for Feb. 17. During the event, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody will retire and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright will be appointed as the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Jordyn Fetter)

Senior Airman Matthew Beaton, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering journeyman, arranges U.S. state flags in a hangar at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. Airmen like Beaton worked over the span of a morning, transforming a hangar into a decorated location for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony, scheduled for Feb. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Jordyn Fetter)

Airmen with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron set up chairs in preparation for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. Four hundred chairs were placed to support the event, which will appoint the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Kaleth O. Wright, on Feb. 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordyn Fetter)

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen stand ready to start the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. During the event, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody, is scheduled to retire and the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright is planned to be appointed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

U.S. Air Force Band percussionist beats on a drum during the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. The Band, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and base members are scheduled to attend the ceremony, February 17. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Staff Sgt. Elisa Juhas, U.S. Air Force TV broadcast producer, documents the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Transition Ceremony rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 16, 2017. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody is scheduled to retire, February 17, after serving 32 years in the Air Force and the 18th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright is planned to be appointed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)