U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alejandro Gonzalez, 316th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, lights a candle at the National Captial Region Cheif Recognition Ceremony, on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. The candle represented the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and is the final candle to be lit during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)