Filmmaker honors service women's sacrifice

JulieHera DeStefano, documentary director and producer, speaks with female Airmen after a screening of parts of her film “Journey to Normal.” The documentary highlights eight women’s deployments to Afghanistan and the joys and difficulties of returning home. After viewing the film, women with deployment experience gathered in working groups to discuss how the documentary resonated with them and their personal experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katherine Tereyama)

ATC mom

Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Rowles, 31st Operation Support Squadron NCO in-charge of air traffic controller training and standardization, and her daughter Emma, 3, on Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2013. Not expecting she would ever conceive a child due to medical reasons, Rowles was preparing to leave for deployment when she learned she was pregnant with Emma, which doctors called a “miracle baby.” (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Jessica Hines)

Youth sports

Chloe, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Brian Price, 31st Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of the propulsion section, attempts to get an out at first base during practice at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 1, 2013. Youth 11 and up have a chance to travel around Italy to participate in scheduled games and tournaments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

Youth sports

James, son of Lt. Col. Ike Williams, 8th Air Support Operations Squadron director of operations, throws a baseball during practice at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Apr. 1, 2013. The youth sports program gives children, ages 3 to 18, a chance to participate in several sports such as baseball, basketball, flag football and soccer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

CMSgt of the Air Force James Cody

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody talks on the air to Airman 1st Class Brian Gratz, Detachment 8 Armed Forces Network radio DJ, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Mar. 29, 2013. Cody spoke about his visit to the 31st Fighter Wing and gave a special shout out to all the military spouses for their dedication and support to their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

CMSgt of the Air Force James Cody

Airman 1st Class Davell James, 31st Force Support Squadron food service specialist, serves Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Mar. 29, 2013. Cody sat down to have breakfast with some of Aviano’s Airmen for them to ask questions such as suicide awareness, physical fitness and deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)