Senior Master Sgt. Gina Louis presents a retirement flag to Col. Sandra Opeka Sept. 8, 2012 at Joint Base Naval Air Station Fort Worth, Texas. Opeka was one of Louis’ mentors in the Air force Reserve, and they originally met during a conference for Women in Aviation. Louis is a 315th Airlift Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, honor guard NCO in charge, a member of the mini C-17 team, and actively participates in Women in Aviation. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)