Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew awards the 50 Years of Civil Service pin to John, R. Botwinick at the 89th Communications Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2013. Botwinick retired from the Air Force after 23 years, and in 1985 went on to work as a federal employee. McDew is the 18th Air Force commander and Botwinick is a 89th Communications Squadron, mission systems flight chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nesha Humes)