LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – Retired Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicolette Maroulis celebrates in the Atlantic Ocean during the closing ceremony of Sea to Shining Sea at Virginia Beach, Va., July 24. Sea to Shining Sea is a 4,000-mile bike ride that started at the Golden Gate Bridge and ended in Virginia Beach. The journey included injured military and a few able-bodied cyclists, honoring the courage of U.S. servicemembers and the strength of the American spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christina M. Styer)