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11th Air Force commander honored during Alaska Native naming ceremony

Will Mayo, Alaska Federation of Natives co-chair and Tanana Chiefs Conference member, presents a chief’s necklace to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander, Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, North American Aerospace Defense Command; commander, Alaskan Command, U.S. Northern Command; and commander, 11th Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, during an Alaska Native naming ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 28, 2019. The AFN hosted the event honoring Bussiere for his service and his active engagement with the Alaskan Native community during his tenure in Alaska. The naming ceremony is based on the traditional belief that a person’s name is the type of soul they possess. The ceremony showcased the bond between the Alaska Native community and the military in Alaska.

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Emily Farnsworth
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NIKON D800

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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63/10

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1/200

ISO

500

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