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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, gives his opening remarks during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, gives his opening remarks during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, poses with Dr. Christopher Williams, Ocean Springs School District, assistant superintendent, during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, poses with Dr. Christopher Williams, Ocean Springs School District, assistant superintendent, during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Allen, 81st Training Wing deputy commander, poses with Ms. Adele Lyons, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, chief executive officer, during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Allen, 81st Training Wing deputy commander, poses with Ms. Adele Lyons, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, chief executive officer, during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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  • U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning, 81st Training Wing, command chief, poses with Ms. LaWanda Jones, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, director, during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning, 81st Training Wing, command chief, poses with Ms. LaWanda Jones, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, director, during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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  • U.S. Air Force commanders, chiefs and their honorary commanders pose for a group photo during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force commanders, chiefs and their honorary commanders pose for a group photo during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope Jr., 81st Training Wing, commander, signs the Honorary Commander proclamation during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope Jr., 81st Training Wing, commander, signs the Honorary Commander proclamation during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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  • U.S. Air Force Commanders and their honorary commanders interact with the tech expo during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023.

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    U.S. Air Force Commanders and their honorary commanders interact with the tech expo during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 22, 2023. The event recognized the newest members of Keesler’s Honorary Commander Program, which is a partnership between military commanders and local civic and business leaders in order to enrich and strengthen the relationship between the base and the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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    2023 Honorary Commander's Induction Ceremony

    • Published Sept. 22, 2023
    • By Andrew Young
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
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    81st Training Wing Keesler Air Force Base Air Education and Training Command Honorary Commanders Induction Ceremony
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