Dale Patterson, 60th Maintenance Group deputy director, delivers remarks during an introductory mission briefing for Travis AFB Honorary Commanders, Oct. 4, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The purpose of the Honorary Commanders Program is to promote relationships between base senior leadership and civilian partners, foster civic appreciation of the Air Force mission and its Airmen, maximize opportunities to share the Air Force story with new stewards and to communicate mutual interest, challenges and concerns senior leaders and civilian stakeholders have in common. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)