7/8/2011 - U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Carter Ham shakes hands with Airmen from 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) during a visit here July 5, 2011. Ham thanked the Airmen for their continued work with Africa and presented medals for their contributions during Operation Odyssey Dawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher)

7/8/2011 - Senior Airman Robert Bukowski, Air Forces Africa accountability manager, salutes U.S. Africa Command commander Gen. Carter Ham after being awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for the work he accomplished during Operation Odyssey Dawn. Ham visited 17th Air Force (Air Forces Africa) July 5, 2011 where he was able to thank the Airmen in the unit for their continued efforts toward the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher)