U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, managed on-the-job training for 22 personnel, for whom he oversaw 4,000 accomplished tasks. He was previously deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan where he spent 1,100 hours outside the wire and led the engagement of insurgents during 18 enemy attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White/Released)