Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Nixon holds the sword that was presented to retired Gen. Norton Schwartz during an Order of the Sword ceremony on Okaloosa Island, Fla., Feb.1, 2013.

The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded by the NCOs of a command to recognize individuals they hold in high esteem and for their contributions to the enlisted corps.

Nixon is the command chief of 24th Special Operations Wing.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Callaway)