Soldiers, airmen and civilian staff at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters enjoyed a black history celebration by the United Service Organizations of North Carolina here, Feb. 27. Eugene Weeks, left, the mayor pro-tem of Raleigh, acted as host. Weeks introduced motivational speaker retired Army Lt. Col. Terrance A. Garrick and Ashley Mills, Miss North Carolina USA 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan, North Carolina National Guard)