Retirement

Col. James DeVere, commander of the 302nd Airlift Wing, presents a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. James Smith, superintendent of the 302nd Maintenance Group, during his retirement ceremony in Hangar 210 at Peterson AFB, Colo., Dec. 2, 2017. Smith is retiring after 30 years of service to the Air Force -- 20 of which were dedicated to maintaining the Reserve wing’s C-130 Hercules aircraft. “I know I’m leaving my Air Force in great hands,” Smith said to those attending his ceremony. “Because of you, because you’re ready, I can tell you that I am retiring confidently.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Norton)

Maintenance chief retires after 30 years

Published Dec. 29, 2017
302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Col. James DeVere, commander of the 302nd Airlift Wing, presents a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. James Smith, superintendent of the 302nd Maintenance Group, during his retirement ceremony in Hangar 210 at Peterson AFB, Colo., Dec. 2, 2017. Smith is retiring after 30 years of service to the Air Force -- 20 of which were dedicated to maintaining the Reserve wing’s C-130 Hercules aircraft. “I know I’m leaving my Air Force in great hands,” Smith said to those attending his ceremony. “Because of you, because you’re ready, I can tell you that I am retiring confidently.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Justin Norton)