Dr. Gregory Yandek (right) from Edwards Air Force Base, California, was on hand to accept the Don Ross Award from Dr. Siva Banda (left), chief scientist, Aerospace System’s Directorate. This award recognizes a culmination, multi-year outstanding scientific or engineering achievement in space, science and technology. The directorate held their annual awards ceremony Jan. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Danielle DeBorde)