U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Beth Makros, 394th Combat Training Squadron commander from Whiteman Air Force Base. Mo., is greeted by applause as she takes the stage Nov. 11, 2013, at the University of Central Missouri’s Veterans Day ceremony in Warrensburg, Mo. The theme, “Honoring Our Women Veterans,” celebrated all the contributions women have made to U.S. military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)