Cassie Bends, wife of Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, speaks to Kristin Auch, wife of Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, during a lunch at the Langley Club, Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 11, 2012. The lunch was held on Spouse Appreciation Day, which serves as a reminder that while spouses do not wear uniforms, they still sacrifice and serve their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton)