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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley is congratulated by wing commander U.S. Air Force Col. Carla D. Riner and vice wing commander U.S. Air Force Col. David Rice at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley at his position as navigator in preparation for his final flight, Jan. 31, 2020. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley’s wet C-130H2 Hercules taxis to parking at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley is the first crew member off the C-130H2 Hercules at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley follows tradition by being doused by a fire hose at the conclusion of his final flight as U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Manaal “Pipper” Ibrahim looks on. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley’s C-130H2 Hercules spins up its engines in preparation for take-off for his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley’s C-130H2 Hercules taxis through a fusillade of water cannons at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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Eleven new chief master sergeants honored

Chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eleven senior master and chief master sergeants were honored for their achievement. Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Air Mobility Command command chief, Scott AFB, Ill., was the guest speaker for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Chief Master Sgt. Albert Raymond, 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent; Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 512th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent; Senior Master Sgt. Jose Ramon, 736th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit superintendent and eight others take the Chief’s Charge during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Eleven senior master and chief master sergeants were honored for their achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Eleven new chief master sergeants honored

Eleven senior master and chief master sergeants take the Chief’s Charge during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Chief master sergeants make up only one percent of the total enlisted Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Senior Master Sgt. Georgette Springs, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations operations division superintendent, places the master sergeant chevron on the wooden chief’s insignia display during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Springs is a chief master sergeant select. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Staff Sgt. Alicia Garcia, 436th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, sings the national anthem during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard posted the colors at the beginning of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Air Mobility Command command chief, Scott AFB, Ill., speaks to attendees during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Greene was the guest speaker for the event, during which the newest chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects were honored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Air Mobility Command command chief, Scott AFB, Ill., speaks to attendees during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Greene was the guest speaker for the event, during which the newest chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects were honored for their promotion to the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Eleven senior master and chief master sergeants were formally recognized during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony held at The Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Air Mobility Command command chief, was the guest speaker for the event, during which the newest chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects were recognized. Chief master sergeants make up only one percent of the total enlisted Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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The table of Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Frappier, 436th Wing Staff Agency superintendent, displays some of his career memorabilia at the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at the Landings, Feb. 8, 2020, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Those to be honored could choose to personalize their tables for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, Air Mobility Command command chief, Scott AFB, Ill., speaks to the newest chief master sergeants, chief master sergeant selects and family members at the conclusion of the medallion ceremony Feb. 8, 2020, at The Landings on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Greene placed medallions around the necks of the newest chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects prior to the start of the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Leadership Soup

Chief Master Sgt. Gerald Babcock serves at the 166th Airlift Wing as the 166th Security Forces Squadron Manager. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Dedicated crew chiefs, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgts Chris Hamilton, Steve Lawrence, and Mark Gede go over engine run procedures in the 166th Airlift Wing flight Simulator, Dec. 12, 2019. Each aircraft has a dedicated crew chief who much be able to start, run and shut down its engines. Maintainers must be able to identify maintenance issues with C-130H2 engines.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

The 166th Airlift Wing C-130H2 flight simulator in its dedicated, climate controlled building, Dec. 12, 2019. The sim building also functions as a classroom and has whiteboards, presentation A/V equipment and a conference table for crew training.

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