The flag flew at half-staff at Vance Thursday, May 28, in honor of retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul W. Airey, who died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. Chief Airey was the first to hold the top enlisted position of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, serving in the job from April 3, 1967, to July 31, 1969. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joe B. Wiles)