U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Altman, 633d Air Base Wing commander, introduces himself during the Airmen: Professionals in Excellence course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 1, 2024. APEX is a resilience-building program designed to strengthen Airmen's mental fitness, communication, and teamwork skills through interactive challenges and self-reflection. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)