Staff Sgt. David Lietz, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, public affairs noncommissioned officer, pauses for a photo with Skates, the Chicago Wolves mascot, during a military appreciation event at All-State Arena, March 8, 2025. Lietz was the special guest during the Hometown Hero military recognition at the Chicago Wolves game against the Grand Rapids Griffins. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Valdez)