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    A military ceremony in which an older officer presents a certificate or document to a younger enlisted airman while shaking hands. Both individuals are wearing light tan/khaki military uniforms consistent with U.S. Air Force dress. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or meeting room with a curtained backdrop and seated personnel in the background.

    LOUISVILLE, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES

    02.23.2018

    Photo by Master Sgt. Mike Smith  

    I.G. Brown Training and Education Center

    Air Force Brig. Gen. I.G. Brown presents the NCO academy diploma to Tech. Sgt. G.M. Matsuguma, Class 69-D, from Hawaii during the graduation ceremony on McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East Tennessee. General Brown established the Air Guard’s NCO academy and retired in 1974 after achieving the rank of Major General and serving as the 1st Director of the Air Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard file photo)

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    Date Taken: 02.23.2018
    Date Posted: 05.10.2021 13:55
    Photo ID: 6638018
    VIRIN: 180223-Z-F3887-500
    Resolution: 2903x2074
    Size: 1.04 MB
    Location: LOUISVILLE, TENNESSEE, US
    Web Views: 49
    Downloads: 4

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    A military ceremony in which an older officer presents a certificate or document to a younger enlisted airman while shaking hands. Both individuals are wearing light tan/khaki military uniforms consistent with U.S. Air Force dress. The setting appears to be an indoor auditorium or meeting room with a curtained backdrop and seated personnel in the background.
    A black-and-white photograph is displayed among archival documents and binders on a flat surface. The photograph depicts two U.S. military officers in uniform, with one appearing to pin a medal or decoration onto the other, who is smiling broadly. The surrounding materials include official-looking documents and blue binders, suggesting an archival or commemorative display.
    The image shows the closing portion of a typed formal letter signed by Paul W. Airey, identified as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. The letter expresses gratitude for a visit and mentions McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. It includes a handwritten cursive signature above the typed name and title.
    A handwritten personal letter dated 7 September 1966, written on official 'Deputy Director, Joint Staff' letterhead featuring a two-star flag emblem. The letter is signed 'John' and identified at the bottom as being from M/G John C. Meyer, Dep Dir Jt Staff, Rm 2E 937, Pentagon. The letter congratulates the recipient 'I.G.' on a recent extension, expressing delight and noting that 'The A.F. & the Guard need you.'

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