Dr. Lisa Costa, the U.S. Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, awards the Department of the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award to Dr. Joe Leverett, chairman of the Altus Military Affairs Committee, during an Air Force and Space Force civic leader award ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, March 9, 2023. Leverett was appointed by the Secretary of the Air Force for the Air and Space Force Civic Leader program in 2011 to act as an advocate and advisor on how to best accomplish the Air Force’s mission within his local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)