Keynote speaker, Dr. David Smith, 412th Test Wing Installation Director, addresses fifth graders from Idea Academy at Cottonwood Elementary School in Palmdale, California, during their STARBASE graduation ceremony, Oct. 23. STARBASE Edwards is a joint program between the Department of Defense, the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, local educators, non-profit organizations and industry partners. The goal of STARBASE is to increase children’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)