Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Bearden, First Sgt., 136th Airlift Wing and his daughter spend quality time together prior to his departure for Southwest Asia at NAS Fort Worth JRB, Texas, Feb. 26, 2013. The Airmen will support the Air Expeditionary Forces in Southwest Asia from 60 to 180 days. (National Guard photos by Senior Master Sgt. Elizabeth Gilbert)