2/9/2010 - Federal Judge Sterling Johnson gives remarks during a luncheon Feb. 10 at the collocated club. Judge Johnson is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)

2/9/2010 - Federal Judge Sterling Johnson, judge for the Eastern District of New York, gives remarks during a luncheon Feb. 10 at the collocated club. During the session, Judge Johnson spoke on his life's journey and the opportunities available to African-Americans in today's society. The judge also thanked Misawa Air Base and the U.S. military for their commitment to the defense of America. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)

2/9/2010 - Members of the Misawa community applaud after Federal Judge Sterling Johnson, judge for the Eastern District of New York, delivers a speech Feb. 10 at the collocated club. The event was one of the many activities available in February as part of African-American Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter)