Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th Bomb Wing commander, discusses the importance and value of first sergeants to a group of 30 junior and senior NCOs interested in becoming a first sergeant during a symposium at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Feb. 20, 2015. The seminar was designed to train and educate NCOs on daily duties and responsibilities of being a first sergeant which enhances their ability to lead Airmen and take care of issues that affect readiness and mission effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)