One of Minot Air Force Base’s newest senior noncommissioned officer inductee Tech. Sgt. Trulyn Williams, 91st Missile Operations Squadron, recites an oath during the SNCO Induction Ceremony at the Vegas Motel in Minot, N.D., July 12, 2013. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody was the guest speaker for the event and spoke to the group of 49 master sergeant selects about the importance of their responsibilities and the select company they are now a part of. The ceremony was held to recognize individuals who progress through the ranks and have been selected for master sergeant promotion, transitioning them to senior leadership level with more responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrew Crawford)