By Staff Sgt. Callie Ware, 307th Bomb Wing / Published October 17, 2017
A member of the Honor Guard hands U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Apolinar Lopez, 307th Civil Engineering Squadron superintendent, a U.S flag during his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2017. Lopez enlisted in the Air Force in 1980 and has served as a power production craftsman and first sergeant prior to taking his current position. He retires with 28 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Callie Ware/released)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Apolinar Lopez, 307th Civil Engineering Squadron superintendent, hugs a member of his family during his retirement ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2017. A large contingent of family, friends and fellow Airman were on hand to wish Lopez well. He retires after 28 years of service in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Callie Ware/released)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Apolinar Lopez, 307th Civil Engineering Squadron superintendent, looks out at the large gathering of family, friends and fellow Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2017. The crowd was on hand for his retirement ceremony. Lopez retired after 28 years of service in the Air Force (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Callie Ware/released)