Major Gen. Kip Self, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, and Lt. Col. Mitchell Monroe, 421st Combat Training Squadron commander, tack master sergeant stripes on Tech Sgt. Jesse Pate Jr., also with the 421st CTS, on May 14 at the center. Ten Airmen from the Expeditionary Center were selected for E-7 stripes. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan G. Bevier)