Maj. Michael Ponziano, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, poses for a photo at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana on November 3, 2024. Ponziano was nominated to receive the 434th Air Refueling Wing’s “Certified Gas Kicker” award due to his accomplishments as aircraft commander during a recent inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachel Barton)