Friends and family gather for Chaplain's send off

932nd Airlift Wing / Published February 25, 2019

The 932nd Airlift Wing Director of Staff, Maj. Luke Barker, speaks about retiring Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Thornton before a special gift presentation as part of the overall retirement ceremony held Feb. 9, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. At center is former vice commander of the wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, who was the guest speaker for the event. Friends and family gathered from several states to wish Colonel Thornton well on his special day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

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The 932nd Airlift Wing Director of Staff, Maj. Luke Barker, speaks about retiring Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Thornton, second from right, before a special gift presentation as part of the overall retirement ceremony held Feb. 9, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. At center is former vice commander of the wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, who was the guest speaker for the event. Friends and family gathered from several states to wish Colonel Thornton well on his special day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 932nd Airlift Wing Director of Staff, Maj. Luke Barker, speaks about retiring Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William Thornton, second from right, before a special gift presentation as part of the overall retirement ceremony held Feb. 9, 2019, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. At center is former vice commander of the wing, Col. Esteban Ramirez, who was the guest speaker for the event. Friends and family gathered from several states to wish Colonel Thornton well on his special day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)