SHALIMAR, Fla.

Mrs. Dawn Goldfein, spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, provided opening remarks to surviving family members at the first Air Force Gold Star and Surviving Families Summit, in Shalimar, Florida, April 30, 2019. The event focused on sharing information, listening and advancing support for surviving family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

SHALIMAR, Fla.

Jaclyn Mariano, surviving daughter of Master Sgt. Jude Mariano, speaks to survivors and subject matter experts from various military organizations during the Air Force Gold Star and Surviving Families Summit Facebook live question and answer session in Shalimar, Florida, April 30, 2019. Jaclyn, 28, is a TAPS mentor to other children of fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

SHALIMAR, Fla.

Surviving children of fallen Airman, Tech. Sgt. Marty Bettelyoun, pose for a photo during the Air Force Gold Star and Surviving Families Summit in Shalimar, Florida, April 30, 2019. The event focused on sharing information, listening and advancing support for surviving family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

SHALIMAR, Fla.

Mrs. Dawn Goldfein, spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, speaks with Tim Schwartz, surviving father of Tech. Sgt. Matthew Schwartz, in Shalimar, Florida, April 30, 2019. This was the first Air Force Gold Star and Surviving Families Summit which brought surviving family members together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

SHALIMAR, Fla.

Surviving family members, Air Force leaders and various military subject matter experts pose for a group photo following the first Air Force Gold Star and Surviving Families Summit, in Shalimar, Florida, April 30, 2019. Senior leaders who attended include, Mrs. Dawn Goldfein, spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy chief of staff and Maj. Gen. Andrew Toth, Air Force’s Personnel Center commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

The Air Force Civilian Service’s Talent Acquisition Division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, hosted an online virtual hiring event April 10 supporting Air Force Materiel Command’s recruiting efforts. With nearly 400 vacancies, primarily in the Science and Engineering career field, talent acquisition consultants partnered with AFMC hiring officials to fill positions with well-qualified individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

Lakisha Robertson, an Air Force Civilian Service Talent Acquisition consultant at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, chats with candidates during an online virtual hiring event, April 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. AFCS consultants supported Air Force Materiel Command’s recruiting efforts to fill nearly 400 vacancies, primarily in the Science and Engineering career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

The Air Force Civilian Service’s Talent Acquisition Division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, hosted an online virtual hiring event April 10 supporting Air Force Materiel Command’s recruiting efforts. With nearly 400 vacancies, the newly-designed innovative platform was intended to look and feel as if someone was walking into an actual office for an interview. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

The Air Force Civilian Service’s Talent Acquisition Division at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, hosted an online virtual hiring event April 10 supporting Air Force Materiel Command’s recruiting efforts. With nearly 400 vacancies, talent acquisition consultants partnered with AFMC hiring officials to fill positions with well-qualified individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

Squadron commanders from across the Air Force pose for a group photo at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 20, 2019. During the four-day squadron commander course, they visited with AFPC leaders and subject matter experts to discuss key issues and processes about AFPC’s talent management and care for Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

Lt. Col. Nicholas Rowe, 423rd Mobility Squadron commander, participates in an exercise scoring records of enlisted Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 19, 2019. During the exercise squadron commanders discussed various promotion consideration characteristics before awarding an overall promotion recommendation to enlisted Airmen’s records. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sahara Fales) Share

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas

Squadron commanders from across the Air Force meet with assignment officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 18, 2019. During the discussions they covered topics such as talent management policies and programs, and officer assignment processes, challenges and successes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) Share