Alex Simonsen looks on as his dad, U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Simonsen (left), recites the oath of office during a promotion ceremony, Oct. 3, 2014, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Simonsen is a B-52 Electronic Warfare Officer assigned to the 343rd Bomb Squadron and was recently promoted to the rank of Colonel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)