Maj. Gen. Sam Barrett, 18th Air Force commander, congratulates Staff Sgt. Jose Gomez Garcia, 89th Maintenance Group maintenance operation center controller, during his visit to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 11. Barrett and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Petzel, 18th AF command chief, visited several squadrons throughout the wing and recognized Airmen on their superior performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cary Smith)