Col. Pamela Scott, 433rd Medical Squadron commander accepts a Certificate of Retirement from Col. William Blanchette, 433rd Medical Group commander during a ceremony at the Kelly Annex March 4, 2012. She is retiring after 30 years of medical service in both Air Force active duty and the Reserve components. Scott encouraged Airmen to consider changes and hardships as opportunities to move forward in both their military career and personal lives during her retirement speech. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Viola Hernandez)