Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks to Airmen during the Air Force First Sergeant Leadership Conference Aug. 15, 2012, at Jacksonville, Fla. The conference gathers active duty, Guard and Reserve first sergeants from across the service to discuss issues affecting the mission, Airmen and their families.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks to Airmen during the Air Force First Sergeant Leadership Conference Aug. 15, 2012, at Jacksonville, Fla. The conference gathers active duty, Guard and Reserve first sergeants from across the service to discuss issues affecting the mission, Airmen and their families.

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