Chief Master Sgt. Kerry Mitchell, 188th Wing human resource advisor, speaks during his retirement ceremony Jan. 10, 2016, during his retirement ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Mitchell served in the Air National Guard for more than 31 years and previously worked as the first sergeant for the 188th Maintenance Squadron and as the supervisor of the 188th non-destructive inspection shop before becoming the wing HRA. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin/Released)