Lt. Col. Michael Epper, 341st Force Support Squadron commander, places retired Gen. Robert Mathis’ remains into the ground during his funeral June 29, 2016, in Bozeman, Mont. Mathis served 34 years in the U.S. Air Force, and was the vice chief of staff of the Air Force 1980-1982. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)