Setting up the shot

Staff Sgt. Rodian Carlson adjusts digital cameras during the production of "2nd Combat Camera Squadron 'In Action.'" The video was recently named "Production of the Year" in the 2012 Visual Information Production Awards, an annual Department of Defense competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Wood)

On set with combat camera

Second Combat Camera Squadron members prepare for a scene during the production of "2nd Combat Camera Squadron 'In Action.'" The video was recently named "Production of the Year" in the 2012 Visual Information Production Awards, an annual Department of Defense competition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Wood)

Waving the flag to be planted

Part of the U.S. Air Force Seven Summit team smiles for a group photo in front of a Himalayan mountain range in Deboche, Nepal. A team of six active-duty Airmen is currently on their way to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. (Courtesy photo/USAF Seven Summit Challenge)

A dropped rifle is cause for pause

The Soldier with the U.S. Army Drill Team pauses to collect himself after he dropped a rifle during a drill performance April 13, 2013, at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The drill movements the team performance are highly perfected choreographies that demand equal amounts of discipline and athletic skill. The team went on to recover and complete their performance under the applause and cheers of the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)

Tossing the rifle

A member of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perfoms a rifle drill with his M-1 Garand April 13, 2013, at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The Drill Team promotes the Air Force mission by showcasing highly perfected drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain, and inspire fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)

Blood, sweat, tears

First Lt. Michael Lemorie stomps his saber on the ground as he speaks to Airmen with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard's Drill Team, April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Lemorie is the Drill Team flight commander, and told his Team of his confidence in their success at the Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)