Roman Tymczyszyn, right, poses with then-Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jessica Wright at Tymczyszyn's retirement ceremony in 2005 after Wright presented Tymczyszyn with a certificate promoting him to the rank of sergeant major. Tymczyszyn served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 35 years, and for the last 18 years he has worked as a civilian contractor for recruiting. (Photo courtesy of Roman Tymczyszyn)