3/10/2011 - Lt. Col. Kerri O. Grimes, the Deputy Commander of the 440th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group, smiles at her son Josh, a reserve air transport specialist from Charleston, S.C., as he exchanges her epaulets during her promotion to the rank of colonel on March 5, 2011 at the Pope Field base theater, Pope Field, N.C. Upon her promotion, Col. Grimes was also promoted to the position of 440th Mission Support Group commander. The Mission Support Group is a key component of the 440th Airlift Wing supporting the mission that provides operational combat-ready forces, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter R. Miller)

3/10/2011 - Col. Kerri O. Grimes, 440th Airlift Wing Mission Support Group deputy commander, raises her hand as she “swears in” to the rank of colonel at the Pope Field base theater, Pope Field, N.C., on March 5, 2011. Upon her promotion, Colonel Grimes was also promoted to the position of 440th Mission Support Group commander. The Mission Support Group is a key component of the 440th Airlift Wing mission supporting the worldwide contingency operation and humanitarian missions with rapid global support capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter R. Miller)