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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, addresses attendees of the 2022 honorary commander induction ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The honorary commander program seeks to help build relationships with the surrounding communities by connecting local and civic leaders with various unit commanders.
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Honorary Commanders inducted
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kristen Schnell, 56th Comptroller Squadron com- mander, coins Gabe Hill and Kev- in Michalzuk, hon- orary commander inductees, during a ceremony. The honorary com- mander coin signi- fies the induction of an individual as an honorary com- mander for the 56th Fighter Wing.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joshua Larsen, 56th Op- eration Support Squadron commander, coins Marc Hertzberg and Brandon Klippel, honorary com- mander inductees, during a ceremony, Oct. 14, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. There were 66 civic and local leaders in- ducted as part of the class of 2022.
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing com- mand chief, coins Thomas Maynard and Jenni Thom- as, honorary commander inductees, during a cer- emony.
U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jakob Hambright
Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing and honorary commander induct- ees attend an induction ceremony. The ceremony marked the begin- ning of the honorary commander’s two-year commitment to serve.