SSgt Martell retirement
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alisha Martell, Air Forces Central intelligence analyst, (right) receives a folded American flag from a 20th Fighter Wing honor guard member during her retirement ceremony, March 29, 2013, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Martell retired from active duty due to thyroid cancer which she battled throughout her Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)