April 21, 2006: Ceremony to recognize Master Sergeant Michael R. Bender’s retirement from the US Air Force, 67th Information Operations Wing Headquarters, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

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Posting of the Colors / National Anthem

Remarks by Colonel Clark A. Kelly, Vice Commander, 67th Information Operations Wing

Presentation of Decoration - Meritorious Service Medal, Second Oak Leaf Cluster

Special Presentations

Remarks by MSgt Michael R. Bender

Publication of the Retirement Order by Lt Col (Retired) Charles L. Morris

Departure of the Official Party and Family / Mike's Official Retirement Portrait

Very special thanks to Mr. Cornel Hoskins, SMSgt Corina Benitez, MSgt Barry Laxton, MSgt Tom Forward, MSgt Dave Swartwood, (M)Sgt Dave Roseman, TSgt Steve Birch, TSgt Ilene Johnson, TSgt Jerry Pendergrass, SrA Chris Braley, Ms. Beverly Hartman & the Lackland AFB Honor Guard for making this wonderful ceremony possible.  - Mike.

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