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    BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    05.02.2026

    Photo by Paul Mann 

    117th Air Refueling Wing

    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)

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    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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