Captains Christopher Karins and Jamey Rankin, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilots, prepare for takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md. June 24, 2010. This is Karins’ final flight as a member of the 1 HS, after completing his tour as executive officer for the 316th Wing commander. The 1 HS is responsible for alert contingency response for the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melissa V. Brownstein)