Defender recognized
Staff Sgt. Mikeal Peirce, 341st Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of police services, stands near his squad car during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 6, 2008. Sergeant Peirce received a plaque from the Cascade County DUI Task Force May 26, 2009, for his efforts in combating drunk and impaired driving in 2008. Sergeant Peirce was one of four Cascade County law enforcement officers to be recognized. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Turner)