Eddie Herrman, the 71st Medical Group honorary commander, dons a gas mask while Senior Airman Joshua Daggett, a 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron emergency management journeyman, explains how to use it in Building 288 during the Mission Support Group tour Aug 7. The purpose of Team Vance's Honorary Commander Program is to bring community leaders of varying backgrounds and interests together in partnership with base units. During their tenure, honorary commanders visit each of the three groups at Vance and attend various events with their respective squadron commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt . Nancy Falcon)
Vance Honorary Commanders watch the 71st Security Forces Squadron working dogs conduct training at Building 208, Aug 7 during the Mission Support Group tour. The purpose of Team Vance's Honorary Commander Program is to bring community leaders of varying backgrounds and interests together in partnership with base units. During their tenure, honorary commanders visit each of the three groups at Vance and attend various events with their respective squadron commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nancy Falcon)
Wesley Felber, a Vance Fire Department fireman, explains the capabilities of the fire engine to David Jamin, the 71st Medical Support Squadron honorary commander, outside Building 288, Aug 7, during the Mission Support Group tour. The purpose of Team Vance's Honorary Commander Program is to bring community leaders of varying backgrounds and interests together in partnership with base units. During their tenure, honorary commanders visit each of the three groups at Vance and attend various events with their respective squadron commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nancy Falcon)
Ashley Ewbank , the 71st Communication Squadron honorary commander, tries on a flak vest and helmet with the help of Maj. John Klohr, the 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, Aug 7 in Building 288 during the Mission Support Group tour. The purpose of Team Vance's Honorary Commander Program is to bring community leaders of varying backgrounds and interests together in partnership with base units. During their tenure, honorary commanders visit each of the three groups at Vance and attend various events with their respective squadron commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nancy Falcon)
Col. Christopher Daniels (left) stands in front of a static T38 with Vance's Honorary Commanders Aug. 7. The honorary commanders took a tour of the Airman and Family Readiness Center, the base library, the mobility warehouse, a fire truck, and the military working dogs. The purpose of Team Vance's Honorary Commander Program is to bring community leaders of varying backgrounds and interests together in partnership with base units. During their tenure, honorary commanders visit each of the three groups at Vance and attend various events with their respective squadron commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nancy Falcon)