Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale dons the Security Forces beret for one final time and renders a salute to Airmen during his retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025. The moment highlighted Hale’s distinguished 29-year career and his service to the Security Forces community. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale asks former and current members of Security Forces to stand during his retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025, recognizing their service and highlighting their contributions as part of his 29-year Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale addresses Airmen attending his retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025, delivering his final speech. Hale reflected on his career and likened being properly relieved in command to the principles of General Order 1 for Security Forces, emphasizing the importance of duty and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
The flag folding ceremony is presented during Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale’s retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025. The ceremony honored Hale’s 29 years of dedicated service and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot delivers the retirement pin to Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale during his retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025. The unique presentation highlighted Hale’s 29 years of service and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale’s wife places his retirement pin on his uniform during his retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025. The pinning honored Hale’s 29 years of dedicated service and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale escorts his wife down the stage following the pinning portion of his retirement ceremony in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025. The ceremony celebrated Hale’s 29 years of dedicated service and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
Photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her | 349th Air Mobility Wing | 11.16.2025
Col. Patrick L. Brady-Lee, 349th Air Mobility Wing commander, presides over the retirement ceremony of Lt. Col. Dennis F. Hale and speaks about Hale’s heritage, culture, and legacy during the event in Hangar 46 at Travis AFB, Calif., Nov. 15, 2025. The ceremony honored Hale’s 29 years of service and contributions to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Touacha Her)...
