John Gately (left), Virginia Peninsula Chambers of Commerce military affairs council co-chair, Mike Kuhns (right), president and chief executive officer of VPCC, presents a Military Citizen of the Year award to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vermaine Shelton (center), 633rd Security Forces Squadron community policing, during a military recognition luncheon at Newport News, Va., Nov. 13, 2012. Shelton is part of a 12-person community policing team, ensuring protection of 3,100 joint service military residents, and policing efforts for more than 200 square acres and 1,200 housing units. This event honors local military personnel from each branch for their outstanding contributions to the greater good of the Virginia Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Racheal E. Watson/Released)