Master Sgt. David Hicks, 56th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of standards and evaluations, stands post at a gate during his shift April 18, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Hicks endured an upbringing of physical and emotional abuse, drug filled streets and foster care which encouraged him to change his life and join the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Worpel)