U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Pat Edwards, 117th Maintenance Group deputy commander, laughs with Col. Tommy James, as they reflect on James’ time in service and Edwards’ age, both 42 years, during James’ retirement ceremony, May 2, 2026, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Birmingham, Ala. Peoples, planes, and processes were James’ focus for his organization and Airmen, and Edwards remarked how this helped shape the unit and made it possible to successfully support the wing and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Paul Mann)
| Date Taken: | 05.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.07.2026 13:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9669863 |
| VIRIN: | 260502-Z-ZA470-1089 |
| Resolution: | 4807x3872 |
| Size: | 2.83 MB |
| Location: | BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, US |
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