U.S. Air Force State Command Chief Master Sgt. Bruce G. Pickett, North Carolina Air National Guard, addresses airmen as he relinquishes authority of the NCANG during a ceremony held at the North Carolina Air National Guard base, Charlotte Douglas Int'l. Airport, Feb. 8, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Rich Kerner, 145th Public Affairs/Released)