Cassie Bends talks with 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. Bends, who is married to Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends II, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, said one of the biggest concerns of spouses on base was a lack of communication regarding events and programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton)