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CMSGT James M. McCoy, U.S. Air Force, stands at attention with his wife during his retirement parade at Bolling Air Force Base

CMSGT James M. McCoy, U.S. Air Force, stands at attention with his wif...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Lisa M. Tilly Release Status: Rel... More

GEN Robert C. Mathis (right), stands during his retirement ceremony

GEN Robert C. Mathis (right), stands during his retirement ceremony

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: R... More

Vice President George Bush (left), Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger (right) and the honored guests, stand and clap during the retirement ceremony for GEN David C. Jones, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF (center)

Vice President George Bush (left), Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinber...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Rel... More

Secretary of Defense Casper W. Weinberger presents Admiral Bobby R. Inman, Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, with the Distinguished Service Medal and hosts retirement reception for the Admiral. Attendees include: Mrs. Inman and their two sons, Secretary of Army, John O. Marsh Jr.; General John W. Vessey Jr., USA, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF; Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, USN, CHIEF of Naval Operations; General Robert II. Barrow, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Lew Allen Jr., USAF, CHIEF of STAFF; General Jerome F. O'Malley, USAF, Vice CHIEF of STAFF and General David C. Jones, USAF, retired

Secretary of Defense Casper W. Weinberger presents Admiral Bobby R. In...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Frank Hall Release Status: Released to ... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Robert Springer (center), stands at attention during a ceremony marking his retirement.  At the time of his retirement, Springer was the Vice Commander in CHIEF of the Military Airlift Command (CINCMAC).  He is flanked by General

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Robert Springer (center), stands at attentio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Fehringer, USAF Release Status... More

Audience members listen to a speaker during the retirement ceremony for the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft dubbed "City of Atwater." The aircraft, parked at right, will be on display at the Castle Air Museum and is the forty-fourth plane to be added to the museum

Audience members listen to a speaker during the retirement ceremony fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Castle Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Carrissa Weaver Release Status: ... More

CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force, Gary Pfingston gives his final speech at his retirement on the ceremonial lawn

CHIEF MASTER SGT. of the Air Force, Gary Pfingston gives his final spe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Joan Anderson-Brown ... More

GEN. Merril A. McPeak, CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force, speaks at CHIEF Maaster SGT. Gary Pfingston's retirement on the ceremonial lawn

GEN. Merril A. McPeak, CHIEF of STAFF of the Air Force, speaks at CHIE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Joan Anderson-Brown ... More

The last remaining Air Force Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile is hoisted out of its launch tube at launch facility K-11. The retirement of this missile marks the completion of President Bush's 1991 "Stand Down" order that removed all Minuteman II missiles from alert

The last remaining Air Force Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sr. AIRMAN John A. Turner, Jr. Releas... More

USAF (retired) General Metcalf (left) with USAF Brigadier General Arthur J. Lichte, Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, Maryland during a presentation for the retirement of the VC-137C aircraft "SAM 26000" (Air Force One) to the USAF Museum at Dayton, Ohio

USAF (retired) General Metcalf (left) with USAF Brigadier General Arth...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: US Air Force Museum, Dayton State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mark Pugel, Civilian Release Status:... More

The 15th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony took place on a warm and sunny day on the flightline at Travis Air Force Base, California, on November 1, 1999. Also taking place immediately after the Change of Command was the official retirement of Lieutenant General John B. Sams, the previous 15th Air Force Commander. This view from the tower shows all planes currently flown in the Air Mobility Command inventory displayed on the Travis flightline. Clockwise, from the left of the image, are a C-130 Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-10 Extender, C-5 Galaxy, C-17A Globemaster III, C-141 Starlifter and the C-9A Nightingale

The 15th Air Force Change of Command Ceremony took place on a warm and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Dreier, USAF Civilian Release ... More

Honor Guard members, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Theodosia Chappell (left), USAF, 39th Medical Group (MDG), Pharmacy Journeyman, and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Edward Parrish, USAF, 39th Supply Squadron (SUPS), Supply Readiness Control Center Journeyman, prepare to fold the American flag for presentation during a retirement ceremony, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Honor Guard members, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Theodosia Chappell (left), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Veronica Fullwood, USAF Release Statu... More

Members of the Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota, Honor Guard perform the ceremonial flag folding of the United States flag during a retreat and retirement ceremony for held for CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CMSGT) Russell Johnson the Command CHIEF for the 28th Bomb Wing (BW)

Members of the Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB), South Dakota, Honor Gua...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellsworth Air Force Base State: South Dakota (SD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  (left), GEN. Richard B. Myers (center), Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF and CHIEF MASTER Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray, pay respect to the flag during a combined retirement ceremony honoring the Seventeenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper and appointment Ceremony of the Eighteenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. T. Michael Moseley.  The acting Secretary of the Air Force, Pete Geren, presided over the ceremony held at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. on Sept. 2, 2005.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, (left), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release... More

The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, awards the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to the 17th Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper, during his retirement ceremony on Andrews Air Force Base, Md.  GEN. Jumper served in the Air Force for 39 years.  (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

The Honorable Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, awards the D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Statu... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  reviews the local paper on Sept. 7, 2005, prior to the combined retirement and change of command ceremony of GEN. John W. Handy, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Commander of Air Mobility Command.  GEN. Norton A. Schwartz replaced GEN. Handy.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, reviews ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release S... More

At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo,

At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo,

At his retirement ceremony, Military Working Dog Cuervo, N622, assigned to the 436th Airlift Wing, 436th Security Forces Squadron, sits next to his MWD handler Senior Airman Alexander Cormier, April 14, 2017, o... More

Col. Jon Dosset retires from the Air Force at Barksdale

Col. Jon Dosset retires from the Air Force at Barksdale

Col. Jon Dosset retires from the Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jul. 26, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presents the Joint Distinguished Civilian Service Award to Pat McVay, director of joint exercises, training and assessments, and a Senior Ex... More

Airmen assigned to the 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana

Airmen assigned to the 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana

Airmen assigned to the 181st Intelligence Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, participate in a retirement ceremony for U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher R. Alderdice at Hulman Field Air National Guard Base, Ind., O... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force commander, delivers remarks during an interview inside his office on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 14, 2019. Leahy will retire on Dec. 1 with... More

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony M. Lebel, vehicle fleet manager

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony M. Lebel, vehicle fleet manager

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony M. Lebel, vehicle fleet manager assigned to the 157th Mission Support Group, receives his retirement certificate from Col. Christopher W. Hurley, commander of the 102nd MSG, Vermont Ai... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathy Jordan, 18th Security

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathy Jordan, 18th Security

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathy Jordan, 18th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents Staff Sgt. Codi Carter, 18th SFS military working dog trainer, and her newly adopted MWD, Shara, a MWD Certificate of Meri... More

Col. Brian T. Burger, commander of the 188th Operations

Col. Brian T. Burger, commander of the 188th Operations

Col. Brian T. Burger, commander of the 188th Operations Group, speaks about his experiences at the 188th Wing May 15, 2016, during his formal retirement ceremony at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, A... More

Chief Master Sgt. John Holly retires after 30 years

Chief Master Sgt. John Holly retires after 30 years

Chief Master Sgt. John Holly retires after 30 years of honorable service in the Intelligence Community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis )

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jo’el Armendarez, a fire

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jo’el Armendarez, a fire

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jo’el Armendarez, a fire chief with the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, poses with family at his retirement ceremony in Morton, Ill., Oct. 3, 2020. Armenda... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Stumbaugh, center, the

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Stumbaugh, center, the

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Stumbaugh, center, the commander of the 182nd Maintenance Group, Illinois Air National Guard, poses for a photo with 182nd Airlift Wing commander Col. Daniel McDonough and family aft... More

Chief Master Sgt. Keith L. Spears, right, Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. Keith L. Spears, right, Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. Keith L. Spears, right, Air Force Global Strike Command combat aircraft sustainment team superintendent, retires from the U.S. Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. Spears... More

6/3/17 - Retiring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David

6/3/17 - Retiring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David

6/3/17 - Retiring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Dale receives a hug from Maj. Gen. Carol Timmons, adjutant general, during an afternoon formation held at Maj. Beau Biden Armed Forces Reserve Center, New... More

Susan Glass and her husband Lt. Colonel James M. Glass,

Susan Glass and her husband Lt. Colonel James M. Glass,

Susan Glass and her husband Lt. Colonel James M. Glass, 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, senior Air Force chaplain, exit his retirement ceremony July 5, 2017 Bowie, Md. Glass received h... More

Left to right GEN Lew Allen, Air Force chief of staff, GEN Robert C. Mathis, Verne Orr, secretary of the Air Force, and GEN David C. Jones stand during the retirement ceremony for GEN Mathis

Left to right GEN Lew Allen, Air Force chief of staff, GEN Robert C. M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bolling Air Force Base State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: R... More

An SR-71 aircraft flies over in honor of Brigadier General Jesse S. Hocker, former commander of the 14th Air Division, during his retirement ceremony

An SR-71 aircraft flies over in honor of Brigadier General Jesse S. Ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mark Zalewski Release Status: Re... More

Brigadier General (BGEN) Robert C. Beyer, commander, US Central Command/Forward Headquarters, stands beside a 33rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to his final flight before his retirement

Brigadier General (BGEN) Robert C. Beyer, commander, US Central Comman...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Simons, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

A retirement dinner was given on October 14, 1999, at the Delta Breeze Club on Travis Air Force Base, California, honoring US Air Force Brigadier General Steven A. Roser. The Travis AFB Elite Honor Guard performed the flag ceremony for BGEN Roser and Mrs. Linda Roser with honor, grace and respect while hundreds of friends and military co-workers watched

A retirement dinner was given on October 14, 1999, at the Delta Breeze...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T.C. Perkins Jr., USAF Civilian Rele... More

General (GEN), John W. Handy (left), incoming Commander-in-CHIEF, US Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility Command and GEN Richard B. Myers, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF speak with the media at the conclusion of the Retirement/ Change of Command Ceremony at Scott AFB, IL. GEN Handy replaced General Charles T. Robertson, Jr. out going Commander-in-CHIEF, US Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility Command

General (GEN), John W. Handy (left), incoming Commander-in-CHIEF, US T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer J. Tovar, USAF Release St... More

Honor Guard member SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Edward Parrish (right), USAF, 39th Supply Squadron (SUPS), Supply Readiness Control Center Journeyman, holds up the American flag he and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Theodosia Chappell, USAF, 39th Medical Group (MDG), Pharmacy Journeyman, folded for presentation during a retirement ceremony, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Honor Guard member SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Edward Parrish (right), USAF, 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incirlik Air Base, Adana Country: Turkey (TUR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: A1C Veronica Fullwood, USAF Release Statu... More

US Army (USA) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) David Dalton (left), SENIOR Enlisted Advisor, Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) salutes a USA Special Forces Soldier wearing a Ghillie Suit, during his Retirement Ceremony held at Washington Square on Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany

US Army (USA) Command Sergeant Major (CSM) David Dalton (left), SENIOR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Stuttgart Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Richard C. Smeeth, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant (MGYSGT) Stephen W. Shields, right and Brigadier General (BGEN) Robert B. Neller, poses for a photograph during the "Gunnies" retirement ceremony, at the Clubs of Quantico, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Virginia

US Marine Corps (USMC) MASTER GUNNERY Sergeant (MGYSGT) Stephen W. Shi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Jacob J. Arneson, USAF Relea... More

North Dakota Air National Guard (NDANG) Brigadier General (BGEN) Lawrence H. Woodbury (left), Joint Executive Council (JEC), North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) Joint Force, presents a retirement certificate to Colonel (COL) Thomas R. Larson, Vice Commander, 119th Fighter Wing (FW), Hector International Airport (IAP), Fargo, North Dakota (ND). COL Larson is also wearing the Legion of Merit award that he was presented with earlier in the ceremony

North Dakota Air National Guard (NDANG) Brigadier General (BGEN) Lawre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hector International Airport State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT David H. Lipp, USAF R... More

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 509th Bomb Wing (BW) stand in formation on the flightline paying tribute during the retirement ceremony of USAF Colonel (COL) Ned Schoeck, Vice Wing Commander, Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO). COL Schoeck served 36 years of dedicated service to his country

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 509th Bomb Wing (BW) stand in forma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Whiteman Air Force Base State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tia Schroeder, USAF Release Sta... More

040820-F-6122B-002 (Aug. 20, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) GEN. Gregory S. Martin (left), Commander, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio (OH), presents the Legion of Merit award to USAF Command CHIEF MASTER SGT. Vickie Mauldin at her retirement ceremony held at the USAF Museum.U.S. Air Force official photo by Al Bright  (RELEASED)

040820-F-6122B-002 (Aug. 20, 2004)US Air Force (USAF) GEN. Gregory S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Al Bright, CIV, USAF Release Sta... More

The Seventeenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper (left), Acting Secretary of the Air Force, Pete Geren, The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, (right) and GEN. Richard B. Myers (far right), Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF take the stage for a combined retirement ceremony honoring GEN. John P. Jumper and newly appointed Eighteenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. T. Michael Moseley.  Acting Secretary of the Air Force, Pete Geren presided over the ceremony held at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. on Sept. 2, 2005.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Seventeenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper (left), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  congratulates the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF GEN. Richard B. Myers (right), upon his retirement from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony at Fort Myer, Va., on Sept. 30, 2005.  GEN. Myers retired after 40 years of service and was the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, congratu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Myer State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JCS Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruen... More

U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard Myers (left), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, President George W. Bush (center),  The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  and U.S. Marine Corps GEN. Peter Pace (right) stand during a Joint Color Guard pass and review.  The US Armed Forces Retirement and Armed Forces Hail Ceremony was held at Fort Myer, Va. on Sept. 30, 2005. GEN. Myers retired after 40 years of service and was the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF.  GEN. Pace became the 16th Chairman and first Marine to hold the Nation's highest military position.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard Myers (left), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Myer State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JCS Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruen... More

Marky, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military

Marky, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military

Marky, 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) military working dog (MWD), walks with Staff Sgt. Jason McCarthy, 20th SFS MWD handler, following his ‘final ride’ at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 14, 2018. Marky ... More

The 181st Intelligence Wing held a retirement ceremony

The 181st Intelligence Wing held a retirement ceremony

The 181st Intelligence Wing held a retirement ceremony for U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert G. Beasley at Hulman Field Air National Guard Base, Ind., Sept. 21, 2019. Beasley, who served more than 38 year... More

Col. Graham K. Little, right, Air Force Global Strike

Col. Graham K. Little, right, Air Force Global Strike

Col. Graham K. Little, right, Air Force Global Strike Command combat aircraft division chief, receives the Legion of Merit from Brig. Gen. Eric H. Froehlich, left, AFGSC director of logistics, engineering and f... More

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony Lombardo, 366th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony Lombardo, 366th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Tony Lombardo, 366th Fighter Wing chief of staff, dances with his wife during his retirement ceremony, Aug. 28, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Lombardo served 30 years in the ... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force commander, poses for a photo in his office on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 14, 2019. Leahy will retire on Dec. 1 with more than 34 years of ... More

Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, presents

Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, presents

Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, presents Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Peters, 188th Force Support Squadron supervisor, the Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal Aug. 7, 2016, during Peters’ retirement cer... More

Chief Master Sgt. Robert W. Waldo, Air Force Global

Chief Master Sgt. Robert W. Waldo, Air Force Global

Chief Master Sgt. Robert W. Waldo, Air Force Global Strike Command nuclear weapons modernization manager, embraces his family members while presenting them flowers during his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Ai... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John Butler, right,

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John Butler, right,

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John Butler, right, an operations superintendent with the 264th Combat Communications Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, receives retirement documents from 264th commander ... More

6/3/17 - Retiring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David

6/3/17 - Retiring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David

6/3/17 - Retiring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Dale receives a coin from U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mike Berry during an afternoon formation held at Maj. Beau Biden Armed Forces Reserve Center, New Castle, ... More

Brig. Gen. Christopher Skomars, Air Force Global Strike

Brig. Gen. Christopher Skomars, Air Force Global Strike

Brig. Gen. Christopher Skomars, Air Force Global Strike Command studies, analyses, assessments and lessons learned director, retires at the rank of Brigadier General at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 28, ... More

Col. Michael Patronis, Air Force Global Strike Command

Col. Michael Patronis, Air Force Global Strike Command

Col. Michael Patronis, Air Force Global Strike Command Medical Support Division chief, retires at the rank of Colonel at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony G. Jimenez retires from the

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony G. Jimenez retires from the

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony G. Jimenez retires from the Texas Air National Guard after 28 years of service during his retirement cereomy held here Nov. 17, 2018. More than 60 family, friends and coworkers attend... More

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Roger Masters,

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Roger Masters,

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Roger Masters, left, and Chief Master Sgt. David Snook accept statues honoring their service in the highest enlisted grade during the 182nd Airlift Wing’s annual retirem... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) James E. Light (left), commander, 15th Air Force, presents Brigadier General Jesse S. Hocker, former commander of the 14th Air Division with the Distinguished Service Medal at BGEN Hocker's retirement ceremony

Lieutenant General (LGEN) James E. Light (left), commander, 15th Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA John Q. Adams Release Status: Rel... More

Retired General Robert Rutherford (left) presents Brigadier General (BGEN) John Jernigan (right), former commander of the 311th Human Systems Wing, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas, with a Certificate of Retirement from the Armed Forces of the United States and a Letter of Appreciation from President William Jefferson Clinton, during a retirement ceremony that followed the 311th Human Systems Wing Change of Command at Brooks Air Force Base, Texas

Retired General Robert Rutherford (left) presents Brigadier General (B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Brooks Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brendan Kavanaugh Release Status: Re... More

The troops salute the flag as the Travis Air Force Base, California, Elite Honor Guard leads the processional during the Change of Command ceremony for the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, Ca, and retirement services for Brigadier General Steven A. Roser

The troops salute the flag as the Travis Air Force Base, California, E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Nan Wylie, USAF Civilian Release Sta... More

Les Payne, captain, U.S. Army 1963-1969, Vietnam veteran.

Les Payne, captain, U.S. Army 1963-1969, Vietnam veteran.

Les Payne, captain, U.S. Army 1963-1969, Vietnam veteran. (Photo courtesy of Les Payne)

General (GEN), Richard B. Myers (left), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, stands with GEN General Charles T. Robertson, Jr. outgoing Commander-in-CHIEF, US Transportation Command and Commander, Air Mobility Command during the retirement of his four star flag at the Change of Command Ceremony, held at Scott AFB, IL

General (GEN), Richard B. Myers (left), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer J. Tovar, USAF Release St... More

In the audience is retired General Charles T. Robertson Jr. (center), attending Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ronald C. Marcottes retirement ceremony on March 8, 2002 at Scott AFB, Illinois

In the audience is retired General Charles T. Robertson Jr. (center), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joan... More

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Aircrew members from the 6th Airlift Squadron (AS), McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., fly a USAF C-141B Starlifter on its final local mission on Sept. 1, 2004, as it faces retirement on Sept. 16, 2004 after 40 years of service and nearly nine million flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenn Mann) (Released)

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Aircrew members from the 6th Airlift Squadron (A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Kenn Mann, CIV, USA Release Status:... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, watches a retirement ceremony honoring the Seventeenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper and the appointment ceremony of the Eighteenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. T. Michael Moseley.  The acting Secretary of the Air Force, Pete Geren presided over the ceremony held at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Sept. 2, 2005.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, watches a reti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, (left) and GEN. Richard B. Myers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF watch the combined retirement ceremony honoring the Seventeenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper and appointment Ceremony of the Eighteenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. T. Michael Moseley.  Acting Secretary of the Air Force, Pete Geren presided over the ceremony held at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. on Sept. 2, 2005.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, (left) an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, addresses press members after the U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command Change of Command Ceremony and Retirement Ceremony for U.S. Air Force GEN. John W. Handy, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, and Commander, Air Mobility Command, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. on Sept 7, 2005. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. David M. Sorrells) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David M. Sorrells, USAF Release St... More

Master Sgt. Shawn Leach, 501st Combat Support Wing

Master Sgt. Shawn Leach, 501st Combat Support Wing

Master Sgt. Shawn Leach, 501st Combat Support Wing Emergency Management superintendent, looks at a picture of himself as a young Airman, minutes before his retirement ceremony at RAF Alconbury, England, May 8, ... More

Marky, left, and Astra, 20th Security Forces Squadron

Marky, left, and Astra, 20th Security Forces Squadron

Marky, left, and Astra, 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, perform their final bite during their retirement ceremony as Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, stands in a bite suit a... More

Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Randy E. Miller celebrates

Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Randy E. Miller celebrates

Retired Command Chief Master Sgt. Randy E. Miller celebrates the accomplishments of his career at 171st Air Refueling Wing with family and friends Jan. 6, 2019. In attendance to celebrate with Miller was Col. M... More

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony G. Jimenez retires from the

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony G. Jimenez retires from the

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony G. Jimenez retires from the Texas Air National Guard after 28 years of service during his retirement cereomy held here Nov. 17, 2018. More than 60 family, friends and coworkers attend... More

Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members post the

Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members post the

Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members post the colors during the retirement ceremony of Col. Michael Manion, former 403rd Wing commander, May 7, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force... More

Brig. Gen. David B. Béen, Department of Defense Special

Brig. Gen. David B. Béen, Department of Defense Special

Brig. Gen. David B. Béen, Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office director, speaks on the career of Col. Jeffrey Engelker, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of staff, during a retirement... More

6/4/17 - Command Sgt. Maj. Tristan Soriano speaks during

6/4/17 - Command Sgt. Maj. Tristan Soriano speaks during

6/4/17 - Command Sgt. Maj. Tristan Soriano speaks during his change of responsibility ceremony held at the 198th Regimental Armory, New Castle, Delaware, Jun. 4, 2017. (US Army National Guard Photo by Staff ... More

Col. Scott E. Solomon (right), Air Force Global Strike

Col. Scott E. Solomon (right), Air Force Global Strike

Col. Scott E. Solomon (right), Air Force Global Strike Command deputy director of operations and communications and chief information officer, receives a certificate of appreciation from retired U.S. Air Force ... More

The 181st Intelligence Wing held a retirement ceremony

The 181st Intelligence Wing held a retirement ceremony

The 181st Intelligence Wing held a retirement ceremony for U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Robert G. Beasley at Hulman Field Air National Guard Base, Ind., Sept. 21, 2019. Beasley, who served more than 38 year... More

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen stand in formation during

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen stand in formation during

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen stand in formation during Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh III’s retirement ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., June 24, 2016. Welsh retired effective July 1, 2016 after ... More

Military working dog Marco is presented the U.S. Air

Military working dog Marco is presented the U.S. Air

Military working dog Marco is presented the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal at his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 8, 2017. The medal is presented to Airmen who have distinguished ... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Leon, center, the commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Leon, center, the commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Leon, center, the commander of the 182nd Medical Group, Illinois Air National Guard, relinquishes his command during a ceremony in Peoria, Ill., Nov. 3, 2019. Leon retired after 23... More

Col. Michael Manion, former 403rd Wing commander, salutes

Col. Michael Manion, former 403rd Wing commander, salutes

Col. Michael Manion, former 403rd Wing commander, salutes Col. Tommy Hull (ret.) during his retirement ceremony May 7, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Larson, Air Force District

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Larson, Air Force District

U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Larson, Air Force District of Washington Operations, Plans and Requirements director, provides remarks during her retirement ceremony June 7, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Larso... More

Col. Tommy Hull (ret.) and Col. Michael Manion, former

Col. Tommy Hull (ret.) and Col. Michael Manion, former

Col. Tommy Hull (ret.) and Col. Michael Manion, former 403rd Wing commander, pose for a photo during Manion's retirement ceremony May 7, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff ... More

Senior Airman Jesse Terrigino, 2nd Security Forces

Senior Airman Jesse Terrigino, 2nd Security Forces

Senior Airman Jesse Terrigino, 2nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, assists Kuno, 2nd SFS MWD, during his last official bite drill at his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, L... More

Col. Jon Dosset retires from the Air Force at Barksdale

Col. Jon Dosset retires from the Air Force at Barksdale

Col. Jon Dosset retires from the Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jul. 26, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stuart Bright)

General Russell E. Dougherty receives the Defense Distinguished Service Medal from GEN Geroge S. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, during his change of command and retirement ceremony. GEN Richard H. Ellis, his successor as commander in chief of the Strategic Air command, looks on

General Russell E. Dougherty receives the Defense Distinguished Servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Offutt Air Force Base State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dan Dougherty Release Status: Rel... More

General (GEN) Robert E. Huyser, commander, Military Airlift Command, congratulates CHIEF Warrant Officer James H. Long upon his retirement. Long, who served more than 29 years with the armed forces, is the last warrant officer in the US Air Force

General (GEN) Robert E. Huyser, commander, Military Airlift Command, c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Rel... More

GEN John Lorber salutes his troops as he walks down the red carpet flanked by members of his command honor guard. This was the conclusion of his retirement ceremony

GEN John Lorber salutes his troops as he walks down the red carpet fla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Timothy Kurka Release Status: Releas... More

US AIr Force Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Dan C. Johnson, Travis Air Force Base, California, presents the handmade wooden box to Brigadier General Steven A. Roser containing a replica of the Order of the Sword behind glass on the left and the invitation for the Order of the Sword Ceremony to be held Spring 2000 on the right. The announcement for the Induction of the Order of the Sword was made at General Roser's retirement dinner on October 14, 1999

US AIr Force Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant Dan C. Johnson, Travis Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T.C. Perkins Jr., USAF Civilian Rele... More

US Air Force Brigadier General Steven A. Roser (Left), commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis Air Force Base, California, receives a handmade wooden box, brought out by the Travis AFB Elite Honor Guard, containing a replica of the Order of the Sword along with an invitation to attend a ceremony in his honor sometime in the Spring of 2000 to receive the Order of the Sword, the highest honor the enlisted ranks can bestowed upon an individual. A unanimous vote must be taken by all Command Chiefs throughout AMC in order for an individual to become inducted into the Order of the Sword. The invitation was given to BGEN Roser during his retirement dinner on October 14,1999

US Air Force Brigadier General Steven A. Roser (Left), commander of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: T.C. Perkins Jr., USAF Civilian Rele... More

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ronald C. Marcotte, (right), USAF, Vice Commander, Air Mobility Command (AMC/CV), Scott AFB, Illinois, presented his formal retirement certificate by General John W. Handy, USAF, Commander, US Transportation Command (USTC) and Commander, Air Mobility Command (AMC), during his retirement ceremony held at Heritage Park

Lieutenant General (LGEN) Ronald C. Marcotte, (right), USAF, Vice Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jen... More

A US Air Force (USAF) EC-130E Command Solo aircraft Number 63-7828 from the 193rd Special Operations Wing (SOW), Pennsylvania Air National Guard (ANG) on the flight line at Middletown, Pennsylvania (PA).  The Command Solo aircraft is being decommissioned after having acquired the highest number of flying hours in the fleet and will surpass 28,000 flying hours on its final flight. The 193rd SOW will transition to the new EC-130J Command Solo II aircraft. The aircraft bears the signature of many of its former and present crew chiefs in honor of its retirement

A US Air Force (USAF) EC-130E Command Solo aircraft Number 63-7828 fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Middletown State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT David Hawkins, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

The CHIEF of STAFF United States Air Force (CSAF) General (GEN) John P. Jumper, presents the Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) with the Air Force Organizational Excellent Award during GEN William J. Begert's Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), Hawaii (HI)

The CHIEF of STAFF United States Air Force (CSAF) General (GEN) John P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: CIV Mys... More

LT. COL. Robert Roningen (right), from the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, Duluth, Minn., receives the Bronze Star Medal from U.S. Army MAJ. GEN. Larry Shellito, The Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, during the wing's award and retirement ceremony at a gymnasium at Hermantown, Minn., on Dec. 12, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by SSgt Brett R. Ewald) (Released)

LT. COL. Robert Roningen (right), from the 148th Fighter Wing, Minneso...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hermantown State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brett R. Ewald, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Pete Geren (left of center) and The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, are escorted into the retirement ceremony area, honoring the Seventeenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. John P. Jumper and appointment Ceremony of the Eighteenth Air Force CHIEF of STAFF, GEN. T. Michael Moseley held at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Pete Geren (left of center) and The ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release... More

Air Force GEN. Richard Myers (left), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  (center) and GEN. John W. Handy, Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command and Commander of Air Mobility Command, during the combined retirement and change of command ceremony for GEN. Handy.  GEN. Handy relinquished command to GEN. Norton A. Schwartz.  The ceremony was held on Sept. 7, 2005 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

Air Force GEN. Richard Myers (left), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Scott Air Force Base State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Release S... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense,  congratulates the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF GEN. Richard B. Myers, upon his retirement from the U.S. Air Force during a ceremony at Fort Myer, Va., on Sept. 30, 2005.  GEN. Myers retired after 40 years of service and was the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF.  (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, congratu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Myer State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: JCS Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruen... More

Siblings reunite for brother's retirement

Siblings reunite for brother's retirement

The Maldonado family traveled from around the world for Senior Master Sgt. David Maldonado's retirement from Det. 1, 552nd Air Control Squadron, June 7, 2013, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. It's the first time t... More

Gglory, a military working dog assigned to the 71st

Gglory, a military working dog assigned to the 71st

Gglory, a military working dog assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron, stands next to her new owner and former handler, SSgt Roger Shaw, Dec. 20, at her retirement ceremony on Vance Air Force Base, Oklah... More

Chief Master Sgt. Peter McGoldrick, Air Force Global

Chief Master Sgt. Peter McGoldrick, Air Force Global

Chief Master Sgt. Peter McGoldrick, Air Force Global Strike Command inspector general inspections division superintendent, receives the Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air ... More

Col. Brady Wilkins, 7th Maintenance Group commander,

Col. Brady Wilkins, 7th Maintenance Group commander,

Col. Brady Wilkins, 7th Maintenance Group commander, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, and Chief Master Sgt. Neil McLuskey, Air Force Global Strike Command Munitions Division command nuclear weapons functional manag... More

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