Gen. Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, presents a USAFE Medal of Distinction to Horst Mehlinger, a Germany security liaison who has worked closely with the command for nearly three decades, during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2010. The medal is awarded to non-U.S. citizens in recognition of extraordinary service, achievements, or support to the accomplishment of the mission of USAFE. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kendra Alba)