U.S. Air Force Col. William Fecke, the 354th Medical Group commander, laughs during an interview March 28, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Fecke, who started his military career enlisted in the Army National Guard, discussed what he’s learned over the course of his career and about how important communication is despite how difficult it can be in certain situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eric M. Fisher)