9/9/2012 - Capt. David C. Fink says the invocation at the retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Richard J. Karpinski, superintendent for the 934th Maintenance Group. CMSgt. Karpinski retires after being assigned to the 934th Airlift Wing since May, 1986. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Shannon McKay)

9/9/2012 - Col. Cam J. Le Blanc, Commander of the 934th Maintenance Group presents Chief Master Sgt. Richard J. Karpinski, superintendent for the 934 MXG, with his Meritorious Service award. CMSgt. Karpinski retires after being assigned to the 934th Airlift Wing since May, 1986. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Shannon McKay)

9/9/2012 - The Honor Guard performs the Tribute to the Flag of the United States of America during the retirement ceremony of Chief Master Sgt. Richard J. Karpinski, superintendent for the 934th Maintenance Group. CMSgt. Karpinski retires after being assigned to the 934th Airlift Wing since May, 1986. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Shannon McKay)

9/9/2012 - Chief Master Sgt. Richard J. Karpinski, superintendent for the 934th Maintenance Group, retires after being assigned to the 934th Airlift Wing since May, 1986. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Shannon McKay)