Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Feest awards Air Command and Staff College student Maj. Ryan Mittelstet the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for his heroism in combat, May 30, 2017. Feest is one of the Eagles for the Gathering of the Eagles 2017. The GOE program brings together aviation heroes and pioneers to share their experiences and provide inspiration to future aviation leaders. Feest was a command pilot with more than 5,600 flying hours, including more than 800 combat hours earned during operations: Just Cause; Desert Storm; Iraqi Freedom; and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Donna L. Burnett/Released)