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Staff Sgt. Richard Bates, 47th Flying Training Wing Base Honor Guard NCO in charge presents the flag to retired Maj. Gen. Lewis’s wife in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Oct. 28, 2015. Upon presentation of the flag, the presenter says, “On behalf of the President of the United States, and a grateful Nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)


'A symbol of our appreciation'

Staff Sgt. Richard Bates, 47th Flying Training Wing Base Honor Guard NCO in charge presents the flag to retired Maj. Gen. Lewis’s wife in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Oct. 28, 2015. Upon presentation of the flag, the presenter says, “On behalf of the President of the United States, and a grateful Nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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Laughlin Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors during the 47th Operations Group Assumption of Command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. The base community gathered to welcome U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek as the new 47th OG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank, former 47th Flying Training Wing commander (left), passes the 47th Operations Group guideon to Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations Group commander at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. The passing of the guideon symbolizes the ceremonious assumption of responsibility and command from one party to another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
Laughlin community members gathered to welcome U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations Group commander, during the 47th OG Assumption of Command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. Pekarek previously served as the joint doctrine development officer at the Joint Doctrine Analysis Division, and was a former Laughlin undergraduate pilot trainee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations Group commander, speaks to his Airmen during the 47th OG Assumption of Command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. As the 47th OG commander, Pekarek will lead the flying operations at Laughlin, with more than 46,000 training sorties annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations Group commander, speaks during the 47th OG Assumption of Command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. Pekarek took command after previously serving as the joint doctrine development officer at the Joint Doctrine Analysis Division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank speaks to those in attendance about how this project positively effects the base and local community at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 23, 2017. Building this school on Laughlin AFB will eliminate city property costs and up to 21,000 hours in school bus operations.
Members of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District and local civic leaders join U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank in breaking the ground for the future Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering Magnet Elementary School at Laughlin Air Force Base,Tx., June 23, 2017. Building this school base will allow students to have direct access to mentors that work in the STEM career field.
San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees’ President Mr. Joshua Overfelt and U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank pose after a symbolic signing for this project at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 27, 2017. Through collaborative efforts, the base and city have shared both resources and expenses to facilitate the school’s construction.
San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. Carlos Rios addresses the community during the ground-breaking ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 23, 2017. In an effort to unite the community, this school will be open to both military families and families within the community.
Members of Laughlin Air Force Base, the city of Del Rio, Val Verde County, and the state of Texas join together to cut the ribbon for the Defense Control Center at Laughlin AFB, Texas June 26, 2017. The Defense Control Center, located outside the West Gate, will allow the base’s security forces the ability to inspect vehicles with state-of-the-art technology, while ensuring the safety of the base’s community.
Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, gives the closing remarks at the ceremony dedicated to the development of the Defense Control Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on June 26, 2017. The new DCC building ensures the security of Laughlin and its Airmen by providing an enclosed, state-of-the-art inspection station for inbound traffic to Laughlin.
Mrs. Shannalea Taylor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission commissioner, gives a speech before the crowd gathered in front of the new Defense Control Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 26, 2017. During her speech, Mrs. Taylor praised Col. Shank for his innovation and impact on making Laughlin a better base than when he found it.