U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Trisha Ross was awarded the Meritorious Military Service Award from the Society for American Indian Government Employees for going above and beyond in her duties while promoting Native American and Alaska Native culture in Scottsdale, Ariz. on June 8, 2017. The award is handmade and symbolizes an eagle feature which the highest award one can receive in Native American culture. (Courtesy photo from Staff Sgt. Trisha Ross)