First Lt. Timothy Ramig, 28th Force Support Squadron food service officer, welcomes attendees during an “Introduction to Commissioning” class at the Deployment Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 15, 2013. During the event, officers from a number of backgrounds explained how they earned their commissions, answered questions and helped Airmen prepare their packages for Officer Training School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hrair H. Palyan/Released)