Honorary Commander Boot Camp

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – 97th Air Mobility Wing Honorary Commanders learn about the different Air Force uniforms at the Freedom Community Center during Altus AFB’s first Honorary Commander Boot Camp, March 8. The boot camp was held to allow Honorary Commanders a chance to experience a day in the life of an Airman, and to learn about the history and traditions of the U.S. Air Force. The Honorary Commander program fosters and strengthens the friendship and partnership between the base and surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

Honorary Commander Boot Camp

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Allen Sasse, 97th Training Squadron honorary commander, exercises at the base fitness center as a part of Altus AFB’s first Honorary Commander Boot Camp, March 8. Sasse and other honorary commanders participated in the boot camp to experience a day in the life of an Airman, and to learn about the history and traditions of the U.S. Air Force. The Honorary Commander program fosters and strengthens the friendship and partnership between the base and surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

John Bonsell visits Altus AFB

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Casey Eaton, 97th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, John Bonsell, Senate Armed Service Committee minority staff director, and Col. Michael Greiner, 97th Mission Support Group commander, view a base map during a tour here, Jan. 8, 2013. The commanders showed Bonsell the locations of new constructions around the base. Bonsell visited multiple facilities to learn about the base and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / Released)

John Bonsell visits Altus AFB

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Anthony Krawietz (R), 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks to John Bonsell (L), Senate Armed Service Committee minority staff director, during a tour here, Jan. 8, 2013. Bonsell was briefed on the base mission and its support for world-wide missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos / Released)

Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Altus AFB personnel march during a retreat ceremony as part of the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park, Nov. 29, 2012. The ceremony was held to appoint members of the community as Honorary Commanders of Altus AFB groups and squadrons. The purpose of the Honorary Commander program is to foster and strengthen the friendship and partnership between the base and surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)

Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – From the left, Maj. Michael Whitacre, 97th Air Mobility Wing Director of Staff, Eva Letha Lucas, Committee of 100 chairman, and Col. Anthony Krawietz, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, pose for a picture during the Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony at Wings of Freedom Park, Nov. 29, 2012. During the ceremony, Lucas was appointed the Director of Staff Honorary Commander. The purpose of the Honorary Commander program is to foster and strengthen the friendship and partnership between the base and surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Levin Boland / Released)