The uniforms U.S. Air Force retired Col. (Dr.) James Ruffer wore during his tenure in the U.S. military lie on top of each other at his home Aug. 16, 2013, in Summerlin, Nev. During his tours with three different branches of the military, Ruffer saw action in Vietnam, Panama and Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)