Photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Valladares | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Harvey, former 23d Maintenance Group commander, presents a folded ceremonial flag to his father, Bernie Harvey, a retired U.S. Marine, during a retirement ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. Harvey’s father encouraged him in 1983 to enlist in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)...
Photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Valladares | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
Two honor guardsmen from the 23d Force Support Squadron complete a flag folding ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. An honor guardsman presented the flag to Airman 1st Class Zachery Harvey, 41st Rescue Squadron aviation resource management apprentice and Col. Steve Harvey’s son, who then presented the flag to his father. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah......
Photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Valladares | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Andrews, the 23d Maintenance Group superintendent, unveils a memento to Col. Steve Harvey, former 23d MXG commander, during Harvey’s retirement ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. Harvey believed in taking care of Airmen at every level and encourages current Air Force leaders to continued doing the same. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Valladares | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Harvey, former 23d Maintenance Group commander, stands proudly at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. Harvey applied for officer training school as a master sergeant and was accepted, turning his six stripes into a gold bar in 1997. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)...
Photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Valladares | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Harvey, former 23d Maintenance Group commander, delivers closing remarks at the end of his retirement ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. After over 38 dedicated years in the U.S. Air Force, Harvey plans to retire in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)...
Photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Valladares | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force retired Col. Curt Hafer, presiding officer, and Col. Steve Harvey, former 23d Maintenance Group commander, stand at attention during the presentation of colors at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. Harvey dedicated 38 years and eight months to the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force Col. Jason A. Purdy, 23d Maintenance Group commander, greets his family after a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. The 23d MXG oversees the 23d Wing's maintenance training program, which ensures personnel and cargo qualification and capability for worldwide development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner | 23rd Wing | 07.15.2021
U.S. Air Force Col. Jason A. Purdy, 23d Maintenance Group commander, right, renders his first salute to the 23d MXG during a change of command ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 15, 2021. The 23d MXG is responsible for the operation and quality of maintenance and repair supporting combat-ready HC-130, HH-60 and A-10 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner)...