Airman First Class Cory Thomas, 756th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, allows Brian Rich to take the controls without any additional aircraft nearby. Mr. Rich joined fellow employers on an incentive flight Dec. 10, sponsored by the Maryland chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Resrve. ESGR incentive flights promote to employers as better understanding of the duties and requirements of their reserve and national guard employees. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steve Lewis)