Col. Ty Neuman, 28th Bomb Wing vice commander, accepts an Arbor Day flag from Andy Bernard, South Dakota State forester, recognizing Ellsworth Air Force Base as the 2014 Tree City U.S.A. recipient, during the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Council meeting on Ellsworth AFB, S.D., May 7, 2015. Ellsworth has been recognized 16 consecutive years for the base’s efforts and commitment to effective urban forest management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)