Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins Tech. Sgt. Damian Johnson, noncommissioned officer in charge of protocol, Oct. 5, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Kendall visited the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Wing Oct. 4-5, where he got a first-hand look at how Sheppard Airmen are transforming technical and flying training to support the future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie McKee)