Retired Gen. Robin Rand, former Air Force Global Strike Command commander, makes remarks after being honored at an Order of the Sword ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 23, 2021. The Order of the Sword is a rare honor bestowed on a senior officer or civilian by the noncommissioned officers of a command to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)