U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Sean Applegate watches the reaction of his wife, Monique Applegate, after presenting her with a new wedding ring, during his promotion ceremony to Chief Master Sergeant at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 31, 2012. Chief master sergeants make up the top one percent of the enlisted ranks of the Air Force, and epitomize the finest qualities of a military leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson/Released)