Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., senior leaders cheer for Gold Star families as they board the Snowball Express at Norfolk International Airport, Va., Dec. 9, 2017. Throughout the four-day trip, families experienced a balloon release at the Fort Worth Stockyards Station, Texas, a performance by Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band and many other surprise events before returning to the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)