Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks with Airmen after receiving an Order of the Sword invitation at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 2, 2016. The Order of the Sword is the highest award that an enlisted corps can bestow upon an officer. The ceremony is conducted by non-commissioned officers to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. Heithold will be presented the award later this year, Nov., 18. ( Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter)

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