Tech. Sgt. Miguel Mata, 8th Maintenance Squadron, receives a plaque from Col. S. Clinton Hinote, 8th Fighter Wing Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Rhonda Miller, 8 FW command chief, during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Aug. 23, 2013. The Wolf Pack had two special guests for this year’s ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. Cody was the guest speaker for the event, and spoke about the significant role SNCOs play in today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jessica Haas)