Chaplain Angel Perez, assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, discusses different functions of the brain with his family during a Strong Bonds workshop Dec. 8 at the Music City Sheraton in Nashville, Tenn. The workshop focused on establishing effective communication skills for spouses and children to strengthen long-distance relationships with their soldiers serving in Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo taken by Sgt. Alan Graziano, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division)