Maj. Elisa Hammer, 779th Aeromedical Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight chief, stands with her paddleboard gear prior to hitting the water, May 3, 2013, in Arlington, Va. Bioenvironmental engineer and Airman during the week, water-bound on the weekends, Hammer pulls her way of life and leadership style from generations of hard-working family members in Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)