LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Athena Holter-Mehren (left) relaxes on her sofa April 29 with (left to right) son Tommy, 5, adopted foster dog Dexter, husband Airman 1st Class Johann Holter-Mehren, 82d Communications Squadron systems administrator, and daughter Chloe, 4. Athena dedicates her time to caring for foster animals, raising her children with an emphasis on education and volunteering in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jason J. Brown)