Ceremony recognizes Keesler volunteers
Col. Michele Edmondson, 81st Training Wing commander, presents Hope Blankenship, spouse of Master Sgt. Daniyel Blankenship, 81st Force Support Squadron readiness NCO in charge, with a Volunteer Excellence Award during the Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony in the Sablich Center April 27, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The Volunteer Excellence Award is a lifetime achievement award recognizing volunteerism of a sustained and direct nature. The event recognized Keesler personnel, family member and retiree volunteers for their volunteer service in 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)