5/22/2012 - Staff Sgt. Matthew Dennis, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, shows U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, where the aerial tailgunner use to sit inside the B-52 on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 22. The 60-year-old aircraft is now capable of being equipped with radar jamming equipment, heat seeking flares and other defensive measures, eliminating the need for tail gunners. Battaglia visited Barksdale to interact with Airmen and find out what issues are important to them on and off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony

5/22/2012 - Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, briefs U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the B-52H Stratofortress and its capabilities on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 22. The B-52 is capable of flying 8,800 miles without being refueled by another aircraft. The 60-year-old aircraft is classified as a long-range, heavy bomber and is capable of carrying 70,000 pounds of mixed ordnance. Battaglia visited Barksdale to interact with Airmen and find out what issues are important to them on and off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listens to Staff Sgt. Matthew Dennis, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, as he briefs about the B-52H Stratofortress and its capabilities on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 22. Battaglia visited Barksdale to interact with Airmen and find out what issues are important to them on and off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Col. Andrew Gebara, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, about how aircrew members are able to move throughout the B-52H Stratofortress on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 22. Aircrew members can move from the flight deck to the tail of a B-52 while in flight via a small pathway located in the bomb bay. Battaglia visited Barksdale to interact with Airmen and find out what issues are important to them on and off duty. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Micaiah Anthony)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with a U.S. Marine Corps veteran at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La., May 21. Battaglia spoke with veterans at the medical center to gain a better understanding of life after the military as well as talk about the type of treatment they receive at the facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Senior Airman Karina Reyes (left), 2nd Contracting Squadron, and Senior Airman Peedee Galvez, 2nd Operations Group, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21. Reyes, the president of Airmen Against Drunk Driving, and Galvez, who was the 2nd Bomb Wing Airman of the Month for March, were recognized by Battaglia for their accomplishments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits the First Term Airmen Center to discuss topics affecting enlisted service members on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21. Battaglia discussed leadership, civilian education, suicide prevention and other topics with the FTAC Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, senior enlisted leader to the U.S. Strategic Command, briefs junior NCOs at the Barksdale Club on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21. Alston and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Barksdale to meet with base Airmen and discuss issues relevant to all service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Col. Thomas Hesterman, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21. Battaglia and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, senior enlisted leader to the U.S. Strategic Command, visited with Barksdale Airmen to discuss leadership, civilian education, suicide prevention and other topics important to service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs a guestbook at the Red River Dining facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21. Battaglia and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, senior enlisted leader to the U.S. Strategic Command, visited with Barksdale Airmen to discuss leadership, civilian education, suicide prevention and other topics relevant to all service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets Airmen at the Red River Dining facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 21. Battaglia, who is the senior NCO in the U.S. Armed Forces, advises the Chairman of the JCS and Secretary of Defense on all matters related to the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)

5/22/2012 - Members of the local media interview U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, La., May 21. Battaglia visited the hospital to speak with veterans and talk about the medical treatment they receive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)