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The 459th Maintenance Squadron held a retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Marc Organt, MXS senior enlisted advisor in the MXS, here, March 9, 2013. Honoring 33 years of faithful service, MXS Commander, Maj. Keith McCray presided over Organt’s ceremony. Members of the 459 MXS, Chief Master Sergeant Kathleen R. Buckner, Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Force Reserve Command, family and friends attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sophia Piellusch)

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Lt. Col. Kirsten M. Palmer, 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, honors Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth A. Shumate, 459 AMXS superintendent, with a Meritorious Service Medal at his retirement ceremony held at Hangar 11, March 9, 2013. Shumate served his country for more than 35 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/ SSgt. Amber Russell)

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459 MXG bids farewell to chiefs

Published March 12, 2013
By 459th Air Refueling Wing
Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- The 459th Maintenance Group said goodbye to two chief master sergeants during retirement ceremonies in Hangar 11 here, March.9.

Chief Master Sgt. Ken Shumate served his country for 35 years, and Chief Master Sgt. Marc Organt served for 33 years.

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