12/17/2012 - Left to right, Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Moore, 354th Fighter Wing command chief; Chief Master Sgt. James. E. Slisik, 36th Wing command chief; and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Delveau, 7th Air Force command chief, discuss Pacific Air Force’s strategy during the 2012 PACAF Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference at the Aloha Conference Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 11, 2012. The event is an annual conference focused on addressing issues and challenges facing the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - Brig. Gen. Steven Garland, 36th Wing commander, briefs Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, and his staff during a breakout meeting at the 2012 PACAF Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference at the Aloha Conference Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 11, 2012. The annual conference is designed to expand and enhance the relationship between uniformed service members in the Pacific region, and explores innovative ways to accomplish the warfighter’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - Command Chief Master Sgt. Rob Lee, Hawaii Air National Guard command chief, listens to a brief during the 2012 Pacific Air Forces Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference at the Aloha Conference Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 11, 2012. The annual conference gives PACAF senior leaders an environment to work together and develop new ideas to meet the full spectrum of warfighters’ concerns. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - Organizers of the 2012 Pacific Air Forces Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference, created a shrine, dedicated to fallen warriors who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country, at the Hickam Officers’ Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2012. This year’s conference theme paid homage to modern-day heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - Fallen Soldier Battle Crosses, set up by the organizers of the 2012 Pacific Air Forces Warfighter Conference, were made up of rifles, helmets, dog tags, and the boots of the fallen warriors. The crosses were designed to show honor and respect for fallen service members during the 2012 Pacific Air Forces Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference at the Hickam Officers’ Club, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - An M-16A2 assault rifle with empty shell casings was part of the 2012 Pacific Air Forces Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference display at the Hickam Officers’ Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, shares a story of an American hero who died in defense of the U.S. with members of his staff during the 2012 PACAF Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference dinner at the Hickam Officers’ Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2012. This year’s conference theme paid homage to modern-day heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)

12/17/2012 - Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, gives closing comments at the 2012 PACAF Commanders and Command Chiefs Warfighter Conference dinner at the Hickam Officers’ Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 12, 2012. The conference is an annual event that brings together warfighters to discuss current challenges, anticipate future issues, and to provide solutions to the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn/Released)