Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks with senior NCOs from the 28th Bomb Wing during a visit to Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Nov. 27, 2013. During the visit, Cody and Air Force chief of staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, met with senior NCOs to hear of their challenges and clarify the vital role that each plays in the development of the future force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alystria Maurer/Released)