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)