Andrews Command Chief retires

Col. Ken Rizer, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, presents Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief master sergeant, with a painting of an F-105 "Wild Weasel" during Brinkley's retirement ceremony here June 8. F-105 # 62-4424 "Crown 7" was the aircraft assigned to Major John Revak, pilot, and Major Stan Goldstein, electronic warfare officer, of the 44th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing based at Korat, Thailand. These brave and dedicated crews purposely drew fire in advance of the strike force in order to locate, intimidate or destroy enemy defenses. Rizer compared Brinkley's dedication to doing "the right thing" despite personal or professional consequences to the mission of the "Wild Weasels."

U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief master sergeant, presents his mother a bouquet of flowers during his retirement ceremony here June 8

U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Torey Griffith CThe Andrews First Sergeants Council renders a salute to Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief, in the "Diamond Formation" during his retirement ceremony June 8. Brinkley served more than 28 years in the Air Force, many of which were as a First Sergeant.

Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Brinkley, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews command chief master sergeant, holds his retirement flag during his retirement ceremony here June 8.

U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aaron Stout