Navy Commander Bob Kurkjian is the Regional President of USO West and responsible for USO operations and fund development in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Alaska, Utah and Montana. Courtesy photo.

Members of Colors of Freedom at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Photos by Trish Alegre-Smith.

Two retiring members of the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force received a challenge coin virtually from DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic at the JRF Annual Leadership Review June 4, 2021. Army Sgt. Maj. Kevin A. Timmons, is retiring after more than 40 years of service and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carisa Blanc, is retiring after 25 years of active and reserve service. From left to right: DLA JRF Director Navy Rear Adm. Grafton Chase, Blanc, Timmons, DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, and JRF Senior Enlisted Leader Navy Command Master Chief James Butler. Photo by Navy Capt. Jim Shelton.