U.S. Air Force Gen. "Hawk" Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, shares some thoughts with Airmen and civilians during a visit to the 601st Air Operations Center Feb. 2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. During his comments, he expressed his gratitude for their dedication to service and emphasized their air-defense mission is one of the most critical in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jared Scott/Released)