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March 22, 2013
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Civic leader tour

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Michael Wynne, former Secretary of the Air Force, and his wife, Barbara, are escorted by Chief Master Sgt. Reginald Franks, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight chief, on a tour of the hush houses March 15 during a visit to Luke Air Force Base. The Air Force Civic Leader program brings national leaders together to showcase the Luke and Air Force missions. They will return to their community to help educate its members about Air Force issues.



 

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