Mr. Dennis Paradowski, 914th Maintenance Group aerospace propulsion specialist, adds a bit of comic relief with Col. Allan Swartzmiller, 914th Airlift Wing commander, while receiving the annual 914th Airlift Wing Civilian Award on March 21, 2012 at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY. Paradowski was one of several recipients who received an award during a civilian commander's call here. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Peter Borys)