Col. Craig M. Ramsey, right, outgoing U.S. Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications commander, receives the Legion of Merit from Gen. Timothy M. Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, during the AFNC3 deactivation ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 4, 2021. The Legion of Merit is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)