An Honorary Commander takes a photo before his flight

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An Honorary Commander takes a photo before his flight

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An Honorary Commander takes a photo before his flight on a KC-10 Extender at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sep. 1, 2017. The purpose of the Travis Air Force Base Honorary Commander Program is to promote relationships between base senior leadership and civilian partners, foster civic appreciation of the Air Force mission and its Airmen, maximize opportunities to share the Air Force story with new stewards, and to communicate mutual interest, challenges, and concerns that senior leaders and civilian stakeholders have in common. (U.S. Air Force photo by Louis Briscese)

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