Harris Retires

Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Atchinson, who is the 307th Maintenance Squadron accessory flight chief, presents a plaque of appreciation to Tech. Sgt. John Harris, electrical and environmental systems mechanic, 307 MXS, at BarksdTech. Sgt. John Harris, who is a 307th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems mechanic, shakes hands for the last time with some members of the 307th MXS after his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2013. A large crowd of well-wishers gathered at the ceremony to see Harris off. He is retiring after more than 20 years of service to the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle)ale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2013. Harris accepted the gift during his retirement ceremony where he thanked members of the 307 MXS for the opportunity to serve with them. He encouraged them to continue to display the professionalism they showed during his time in the unit. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle)

Harris Retires

Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Atchinson, who is the 307th Maintenance Squadron accessory flight chief, presents a plaque of appreciation to Tech. Sgt. John Harris, electrical and environmental systems mechanic, 307 MXS, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 9, 2013. Harris accepted the gift during his retirement ceremony where he thanked members of the 307 MXS for the opportunity to serve with them. He encouraged them to continue to display the professionalism they showed during his time in the unit. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle)

Goodbye Master Sgt. Jim Taliaferro

U.S. Air Force Lt.. Col. Rodney Glass, 917th Fighter Group deputy commander, is hosed down by his daughter Amanda and members of the 47th Fighter Squadron after his return from his last sortie in the A-10 Thunderbolt II, Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Glass is retiring from the Air Force after serving 28 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)

Goodbye Master Sgt. Jim Taliaferro

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rodney Glass, 917th Fighter Group deputy commander, gives a thumbs-up from the cockpit of an A-10 Thunderbolt II after returning from his last sortie, Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Glass has over 4,000 flying hours and is retiring after serving 28 years in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)

Goodbye Master Sgt. Jim Taliaferro

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Wolfe, 307th Mission Support Group commander, presents a Retirement Certificate to Master Sgt. Jim Taliaferro during a ceremony on Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Taliaferro is the First Sergeant assigned to the 307th Security Forces Squadron and is retiring after serving 31 years in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)

Goodbye Master Sgt. Jim Taliaferro

Family and friends attend a retirement ceremony for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jim Taliaferro, Nov. 3, 2012, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Taliaferro is the First Sergeant assigned to the 307th Security Forces Squadron and is retiring after serving 31 years in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)