Maj. Gen. Ronald B. "Bruce" Miller returns a salute to Chief Master Sgt. James Loper during the Assumption of Responsibilities Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on September 27. Chief Master Sgt. Loper succeded Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Brandhuber as Tenth Air Force Comand Chief Master Sgt. takng on the responsibilities for the morale and welfare of almost 20,000 Airmen in 10th Air Force. (Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Jessica D'Ambrosio)