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WWI Victory Medal with Silver Star device for his gallantry.
“Today we learn more about the history of our great base, and perhaps even a little more importantly, together we stand shoulder to shoulder as an extremely proud group of American Airmen who are fortunate to carry on the legacy of Lt. Keesler and this base,” said Col. Michele Edmondson, 81st TRW commander.
Retired Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Adams and retired Lt. Col. Henry Burkle were recognized as special guests for being assigned to Keesler the year it became a named military installation. “This was a great ceremony and I was delighted to be part of it,” said Adams.
During the ceremony, T.J. Moran, Congressman Steven Palazzo’s office representative, read a Congressional Record proclamation that was also read to the 114th House of Congress.
After the Star-Spangled Banner and taps were played, an honor guard of 81st Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance personnel dressed in World War II service uniforms lowered the flag while retreat was played.
“Retreat is a time to reflect on the hard work done during the duty day, on who we are and why we do what we do, and to humble ourselves to the legacy that the men and women who have come before us have written in the pages of history,” said Edmondson.
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