Col. Jay Johnson, 403rd Maintenance Group commander, presents Chaplain Lt. Col. R. Patrick Thompson, Wing Chaplain for the 403rd Wing, his Meritorious Service Medal at his retirement ceremony during the April Unit Training Assembly at the Roberts Maintenance Facility, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Chaplain Thompson's official retirement date is July 2, 2019 on his birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jessica L. Kendziorek)