Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, coins 2nd Lt. Derique Parmer, 460th Contracting Squadron, on Buckley Space Force Base, Colo., Oct. 28, 2021. The tradition of coining a service member is maintained today, and is meant to recognize service members, give a boost in morale, and encourage a sense of belonging in the community. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Shaun Combs)