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    182nd Maintenance Operations Flight superintendent retires after 40 years of service [Image 6 of 10]

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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony, jointly holding a framed artwork depicting a military aircraft. The individual on the right displays a Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia along with an extensive array of service ribbons and medals, suggesting this may be a retirement or recognition ceremony. An American flag and what appears to be a unit flag are displayed in the background inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar.

    PEORIA, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    08.04.2026

    Photo by Master Sgt. Lealan Buehrer 

    182nd Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Brock Lemmon, left, the commander of the 182nd Maintenance Operations Flight, Illinois Air National Guard, presents a signed C-130 print to Chief Master Sgt. Peter Schussler, the superintendent with the flight, during his retirement ceremony in Peoria, Illinois, Aug. 1, 2026. Schussler retired after 40 years of military service. (Illinois Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Lealan Buehrer)

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    Date Taken: 08.04.2026
    Date Posted: 08.18.2026 10:36
    Photo ID: 9849740
    VIRIN: 260801-Z-EU280-1170
    Resolution: 3000x2400
    Size: 2.16 MB
    Location: PEORIA, ILLINOIS, US
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    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms stand at attention during a formal military ceremony inside a hangar. A large American flag is draped as a backdrop behind them, with additional flags on stands visible between them. The individual on the right displays a higher number of service ribbons and chevron insignia consistent with a senior non-commissioned officer rank.
    182nd Maintenance Operations Flight superintendent retires after 40 years of service
    182nd Maintenance Operations Flight superintendent retires after 40 years of service
    Two United States Air Force personnel are holding a Certificate of Retirement during a formal military retirement ceremony. The certificate is issued to Chief Master Sergeant Peter Schessler of the United States Air Force. The ceremony appears to be held in a hangar setting decorated with a large American flag backdrop.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms stand before a large American flag backdrop, likely during a formal military ceremony. The officer on the left is applauding while the senior non-commissioned officer on the right stands at ease displaying medals and ribbons. The setting appears to be inside a military hangar decorated for a ceremonial event.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms are participating in a formal military ceremony, jointly holding a framed artwork depicting a military aircraft. The individual on the right displays a Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia along with an extensive array of service ribbons and medals, suggesting this may be a retirement or recognition ceremony. An American flag and what appears to be a unit flag are displayed in the background inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar.
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms are posing together while jointly holding a framed award or certificate during what appears to be a formal military ceremony. The individual on the right displays a Command Chief Master Sergeant rank insignia along with numerous service ribbons and a medal, suggesting this may be a retirement or recognition ceremony. An American flag and what appears to be a state flag are visible in the background.
    182nd Maintenance Operations Flight superintendent retires after 40 years of service
    Two U.S. Air Force personnel in dress blue uniforms pose with a military shadow box labeled 'PEORIA' during what appears to be a retirement or awards ceremony. The shadow box contains medals, patches, coins, rank insignia, and a folded American flag, suggesting a career commemoration. The setting is a hangar decorated with a large American flag and a state flag in the background.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is speaking at a podium labeled 'PEORIA' bearing the 182nd Airlift Wing shield with the motto 'Defenders of Freedom.' The speaker appears animated and engaged, wearing multiple service ribbons and medals. A second uniformed airman, appearing to be a Senior Master Sergeant, is seated in the background.

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