Ria Gualano, daughter of Gary and Lan Gualano, Air Force Financial Services Center director and 28th Comptroller Squadron quality assurance manager, submitted her package for the Military Youth of the Year, believing that if she won at a national level, she could use a positive message to the youth across America. Ria earned the award at the state level in March for her community outreach, leadership skills and speech presentations, and will compete regionally next. (Courtesy Photo by Henry Roy/Released)