 
Addressing the crowd
Col. Joe Schwarz, 61st Air Base Wing commander addresses the crowd during the SMC Wing standup. Lt. Gen. Michael Hamel, SMC commander (seated right), headed the historical ceremony at the Schriever Space Complex, July 31.
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Addressing the ...
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New commanders
The new wing and group commanders assemble at the Schriever Space Complex courtyard during the Wing activation ceremony. They are (front row, left to right); Brig. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing commander; Col. David O?Brian, representing Brig. Gen. (s) Edward Bolton, Launch and Range Systems Wing commander; Col. Allan Ballenger, Global Positioning Systems Wing commander; Col. Randall Weidenheimer, Space Based Infrared Systems Wing commander; Col. Michael Taylor, Space Superiority Systems Wing commander; Col. Richard White, Space Development and Test Wing commander; Col. John Wagner, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Systems Group commander; Col. Michael Coolidge, Satellite Control and Network Systems Group commander; Mr. Lou Johnson, Space Logistics Group director; and Col. Joseph Schwarz, 61st Air Base Wing commander. Their Senior NCOs stand solidly behind them.
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New commanders
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The POW/MIA table
A Honor Guard member performs the tradition of honoring the POW/MIA by setting a table for them.
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Brig. Gen. Neal McCasland
Brig. Gen. Neal McCasland, SMC vice commander, congratulates the new Master Sergeants in his closing remarks during the NCO induction ceremony.
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Marlyn Bonacker
Guest speaker, retired Chief Master Sgt. Marlyn Bonacker, receives a token of appreciation from Chief Crocker, SMC Command Chief.
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Nine enlisted grades
Master Sgt. Narciso Abutin, lights the Candelabra representing the nine enlisted grades of the Air Force.
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Join the ranks
Chief Crocker, SMC Command Chief, leads the newly inducted Master Sergeants in their pledge to join the ranks of the Noncommissioned Officers.
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Join the ranks
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