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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Ryan, 56th FW chief of staff, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, present Victor Peterson, retired community advocate, with
a proclamation, declaring Aug. 6, 2024, as the Victor Peterson Appreciation Day, June 14, 2024. Peterson, a retired miner and Vietnam veteran, was honored by the 56th FW for
his continued acts of support and advocacy for Luke AFB and its Airmen.
Luke says fareweLL to honorary commanders
U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (right), 56th FW command chief, present tokens of appreciation to Angela Harrolle (second from left), Laura French (center), and Jacob Tetlow (second from right), 56th FW honorary commanders, during a farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
Members of the Fighter Country Talent Squad perform during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona and jam with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander. During the ceremony, Luke AFB commanders bid their honorary commanders farewell as they completed their two-year tour. Members of the Luke AFB community also celebrated Rueschhoff as he prepares to depart in July.
RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (second from left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer (third from left), 56th FW command chief, stand alongside 56th FW honorary commanders during a farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona
Members of the 56th Fighter Wing pose for a photo with Victor Peterson (center), retired community advocate, during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff (center), 56th Fighter Wing commander, stands alongside 56th FW group and squadron commanders and senior enlisted leaders as he is presented with a token of appreciation during an honorary commander farewell event, June 14, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona.