U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, are recognized for earning golden tickets during the Dyess Spark Tank Competition at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 13, 2018. This was an opportunity to present ideas to leadership that would, in the presenter’s eyes, make Dyess better, faster or more lethal. Eight ideas received these tickets, which symbolized guaranteed funding. Dyess AFB received $500,000 as part of the Air Force wide $64 million Squadron Innovation Fund initiated by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, Secretary of the Air Force Heather A. Wilson and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman River Bruce)