John Fedrico (R) deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness presents a letter of thanks to retired Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Ernst (L), during a ceremony on Feb. 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The letter, from Daniel Sitterly, principal deputy assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, applauds Ernst’s contribution to helping ensure families of Reserve and Guard service members receive the same survivor benefits as active duty service members. (Air Force photo by Joel Martinez, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs)