Col. Eric Carney, 97th Air Mobility Wing Commander, speaks to members of the Altus community about the importance of making positive life choices and finding a mentor, Feb. 19, 2019 at the Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Okla. Carney was the first speaker in the Southwest Oklahoma speaking series and chose to talk about his Air Force journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth)