Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III is welcomed by Pacific Air Forces Commander Gen. "Hawk" Carlisle and an honor cordon during his visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 19, 2013. This was the first stop of a multi-day tour to the Pacific, providing Welsh, along with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, the opportunity to meet airmen and their families, and thank them for the service and dedication. This is Welsh's first visit to the region as Air Force chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)