Alexander Valdez, 47th Force Support Squadron education technician, poses for a photo in front of a sign at the education building on Laughlin Air force Base, Texas, May 29, 2013. Valdez is responsible for preparing, scheduling and proctoring Laughlin Airmen’s professional military education tests including career development course end of course exams, the Weighted Airmen Promotion System test, the Defense Language Aptitude Battery and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet)