Airman 1st Class Jose Velazquez, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard firing party member, looks through old photos and letters from basic training in his home at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Colombia, April 14, 2017. While achieving his goal of joining the military and gaining citizenship during Air Force basic training, Velazquez received mail from family and friends that he still holds onto. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)