RETIREMENT CEREMONY FOR

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN D. AIRMAN, JR.

DATE: TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 2005

LOCATION: BASE OPERATIONS, BUILDING 8, EAST FLIGHTLINE, RANDOLPH AFB TEXAS

ORDER OF EVENTS
0830 TROOPS ARE FORMED UP AND REMAIN AT PARADE REST
0840 Lt Gen AIRMAN family members and guests depart Officers’ Club for Base Ops
0845 Gen and Mrs WARRIOR meet with Lt Gen and Mrs AIRMAN at the Randolph Officers’
Club Daedalian Room for Execution Briefing given by: Lt NEWBIE, AETC/CCP
0852 Mrs WARRIOR and Mrs AIRMAN depart Club for top of Red Carpet
0855 Gen WARRIOR and Lt Gen AIRMAN depart Club for top of Red Carpet
0857 Mrs WARRIOR and Mrs AIRMAN arrive base Ops and are escorted to reserved seating
Escorts: Honor Guard

0900 Gen WARRIOR and Lt Gen AIRMAN arrive and proceed to ceremony stage

NARRATOR:GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. ON BEHALF OF GENERAL

DONALD G. WARRIOR, COMMANDER, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
COMMAND, WELCOME TO RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE. TODAY, THE
MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE PAY SPECIAL
TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN D. AIRMAN, JR. ON THE
OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THERE WILL BE SEVERAL TIMES DURING

THE CEREMONY WHEN YOU WILL BE ASKED TO STAND; UPON ARRIVAL
OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY, DURING RUFFLES AND FLOURISHES, THE
NATIONAL ANTHEM, AND THE AIR FORCE SONG. MILITARY PERSONNEL
ARE REMINDED TO PAY THE APPROPRIATE COURTESIES DURING
RUFFLES AND FLOURISHES AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. CIVILIANS
ARE INVITED TO PLACE THEIR RIGHT HAND OVER THEIR HEART
DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. GENERAL DONALD G. WARRIOR

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 WILL OFFICIATE TODAY’S CEREMONY. AT THIS TIME, PLEASE TURN
ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES OFF OR TO SILENT MODE DURING THE
CEREMONY.
(PAUSE)

AFTER THE SPOUSES ARE SEATED

CUE – CC SEDAN CROSSES FLIGHTLINE ROAD ENROUTE TO RED CARPET

NARRATOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE STAND FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE
OFFICIAL PARTY.

OFFICIAL PARTY ARRIVES

BAND Plays fanfare

GENERAL WARRIOR Proceed to position art center of stage

LT GEN AIRMAN Proceed to position in front of seat

COT Come to Attention. Executes an About Face. Commands, “HEADQUARTERS”

FCs Command, “FLIGHT”

COT Commands, “ATTENTION.” “PRESENT”
FCs Command, “PRESENT”
COT Commands, “ARMS.”
Executes an About Face and salutes Gen WARRIOR

BAND Once Official Party is in-place and COT has formation at present arms, plays Honors to
Gen WARRIOR (Ruffles and Flourishes)
(All military personnel will hold salute throughout Honors)

COT At the conclusion of Honors, reports, “SIR, I PRESENT THE COLORS.”

GEN WARRIOR Returns salute and commands, “ADVANCE THE COLORS.”

COT Drops the salute, performs an About Face and Commands, “ORDER”

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FCs Command, “ORDER”
COT Commands, “ARMS.”

NARRATOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS AND THE NATIONAL ANTHEM.

COT Brings colors forward. Marches towards the colors and commands, “COLORS,
FORWARD... MARCH,” Executes a “to the rear march,” placing himself three paces
forward of the colors
Leads the colors to Red Carpet and commands, “COLORS, HALT.”

COT Salutes Gen WARRIOR and reports, “SIR, THE COLORS ARE PRESENT.”

GEN WARRIOR Returns the salute, directs “PRESENT THE HEADQUARTERS”

COT Moves from the front of the colors to the rear

Commands, “PRESENT”

FCs Command, “PRESENT”

COT Commands, “ARMS.”

Executes an About Face and renders salute

BAND Plays National Anthem

(All military personnel hold salute throughout the Anthem)

COT Following the National Anthem, drops salute.

Executes an About Face

Commands, “ORDER”
FCs Command, “ORDER”

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COT Commands, “ARMS.”

COLOR Remains in place for decoration presentation, Retirement Order is read and Certificate of
GUARD Retirement is presented

COT Commands, “PARADE”

FCs Command, “PARADE”

COT Commands, “REST.” Executes an About Face. Executes Parade Rest.

GEN WARRIOR Returns to his seat, remains standing

NARRATOR CHAPLAIN SERVANT WILL NOW GIVE THE INVOCATION.

CHAPLAIN Proceed to podium. Perform invocation. Return to seat.

NARRATOR THANK YOU. PLEASE BE SEATED.

(Pause)
TODAY WE WILL BE PART OF HISTORY AS WE WITNESS AN AWARD AND
RETIREMENT CEREMONY HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL AIRMAN
FOR OVER 36 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE. WE ARE PLEASED
THAT YOU ARE WITH US TO SHARE THIS IMPORTANT EVENT.

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF SPECIAL GUESTS HERE TODAY. THEY

INCLUDE:
MRS DIANE WARRIOR, WIFE OF GEN DONALD G. WARRIOR, THE
COMMANDER, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

LT GEN AIRMAN’S WIFE, TRICIA, THEIR SON JOE, AND DAUGHTER

JOLENE. AS WELL AS MS BESSIE RELATIVE 1, MRS AIRMAN’S
MOTHER.
OTHERS JOINING US TODAY INCLUDE:

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RETIRED GEN HAL WARRIOR 2 AND HIS WIFE CYNTHIA

LT GEN WIL WARRIOR 3, ACTING COMMANDER, AIR COMBAT

COMMAND, LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, VIRGINIA

LT GEN AND MRS DENNY WARRIOR 4, INCOMING VICE

COMMANDER, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND,
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE TEXAS

LT GEN JOHN WARRIOR 5, COMMANDER, AIR UNIVERSITY,

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, ALABAMA

RETIRED LT GEN DAVID VETERAN AND HIS WIFE LEANNA

CH, (MAJ GEN) CHARLES SERVANT 1, CHIEF, AIR FORCE

CHAPLAINS SERVICE, WASHINGTON, D.C.

MAJ GEN AND MRS TONY WARRIOR 6, COMMANDER, AIR FORCE

PERSONNEL CENTER, RANDOLPH AIR FORCE, TEXAS

MAJ GEN AND MRS BUSTER WARRIOR 7, COMMANDER, 19TH AIR

FORCE, RANDOLPH AIR FORCE, TEXAS

MAJ GEN CHIP WARRIOR 8, COMMANDER, 2ND AIR FORCE,

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI

MAJ GEN CRAIG WARRIOR 9, AIR NATIONAL GUARD LIAISON TO

THE COMMANDER, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND,
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

RETIRED MAJ GEN GEORGE VETERAN 2

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 BRIG GEN MIKE WARRIOR 10, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, AIR
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND AND OUR COMMANDER
OF TROOPS FOR TODAY’S CEREMONY.

BRIG GEN RICHARD WARRIOR 11, DIRECTOR, PLANS AND

PROGRAMS, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAIING COMMANDER,
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

BRIG GEN JAMES WARRIOR 12, COMMANDER, 82ND TRAINING

WING, SHEPPARD AIR FORCE, TEXAS

BRIG GEN AND MRS DUTCH WARRIOR 13, COMMANDER, AIR

FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE, RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE,
TEXAS

MR GREG DEN WARRIOR 14, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AIR FORCE

PERSONNEL CENTER, RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

MR AND MRS JERRY CIVILIAN, DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL

AFFAIRS, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND,
RANDOLPHAIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT AND MRS RODNEY WARRIOR 14,

COMMAND CHIEF, AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND,
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

ALTHOUGH TIME DOES NOT PERMIT US TO RECOGNIZE EVERYONE, WE

WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO AIR EDUCATION AND
TRAINING COMMAND STAFF AND DIRECTORS, WING COMMANDERS,

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 COMMAND CHIEFS, AND FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF THE AIRMANS.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TODAY’S CEREMONY.

NARRATOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE COMMANDER, AIR EDUCATION AND

TRAINING COMMAND, GENERAL DONALD G. WARRIOR.

GEN WARRIOR Proceeds to podium for remarks and then proceeds off the stage onto the red Carpet in
front of the Colors

NARRATOR “GENERAL WARRIOR WILL NOW AWARD LIEUTENANT GENERAL

AIRMAN WITH THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL.”

LT GEN
AIRMAN Stand and proceed to position.

AIDE Move into position for presentation of award.

PRESENTATION OF DECORATION

NARRATOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE STAND FOR THE PRESENTATION OF

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL
AIRMAN.

COT Comes to Attention. Executes an About Face.

Commands “HEADQUARTERS”

FCs Command, “FLIGHT”

COT Commands, “ATTENTION.”

Executes an About Face.

NARRATOR CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF

THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
(FIRST OAK LEAF CLUSTER)

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 TO
JOHN D. AIRMAN, JR.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress

July 9, 1918, awards the Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General
John D. AIRMAN, Jr., for exceptionally meritorious service as Vice
Commander, Air Education and Training Command, Randolph Air Force
Base, Texas, from 19 October 2000 to 31 May 2005. During this period,
General AIRMAN’s leadership produced high quality, professional,
expeditionary-minded Airmen for the nation’s Global War on Terror. As
chair of the Basic Military Training Triennial Review, General AIRMAN
ignited the largest overhaul of Basic Military Training in 20 years enhancing
expeditionary skills development. In addition, General AIRMAN oversaw
pivotal technical training initiatives such as the Basic Combat Convoy
Course, ensuring vehicle operators deployed to Iraq with critical combat
skills. He also achieved transformational objectives through activation of the
first F/A-22 pilot training operations group, the Combat System Officer
program, stand-up of the C-130J Formal Training Unit, the CV-22 beddown,
and the Mobility Pilot Development program. As a member of Air
University’s Board of Visitors, General AIRMAN implemented the first
formal leadership course for chief master sergeants and spearheaded Air
University’s regional accreditation. General AIRMAN guided a $2.1 billion
competitive sourcing effort, the blueprint for future Base Operation Support
contracts. He also drove the creation of the command dormitory plan,
investing $700 million to improve more than 13,000 dorm rooms. The
singularly distinctive accomplishments of General AIRMAN culminate a long
and distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect the highest
credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

AIDE Move to General WARRIOR’s right.

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GEN WARRIOR
LT GEN AIRMAN Face each other for pinning of the medal

GEN WARRIOR Pin medal and exchange salutes, shake hands and take pictures with citation

AIDE Return to original position

RETIREMENT CEREMONY

NARRATOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, GENERAL WARRIOR WILL NOW RETIRE

LIEUTENANT GENERAL AIRMAN AS HIS FLAG IS FURLED AND SECURED.

GEN WARRIOR Proceeds to position at center of stage.

LT GEN AIRMAN Steps to the left of Gen WARRIOR and faces forward.

HONOR GUARD Upon reading of the retirement order, start furling flag.

GEN WARRIOR “PUBLISH THE ORDER.”

NARRATOR: DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D.C.

SPECIAL ORDER NUMBER ACG-0XX,
DATED 30 MARCH 2005

EFFECTIVE THIRTY-ONE MAY TWO THOUSAND FIVE,

YOU ARE RELIEVED FROM ACTIVE DUTY, ORGANIZATION, AND
STATION OF ASSIGNMENT,
RETIRED EFFECTIVE ONE JUNE TWO THOUSAND FIVE,
IN THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL.
BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
Narrator lead crowd in applause

NARRATOR “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE BE SEATED.”

AIDE Bring out Retirement Certificate to General WARRIOR.

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GEN WARRIOR Present Retirement Certificate to Lieutenant General AIRMAN, pauses for photograph.

GEN WARRIOR They shake, exchange salutes, and face back toward the audience.
LT GEN AIRMAN
GEN WARRIOR Return to positions on the front of the stage
LT GEN AIRMAN

COLOR GUARD Returns to position in formation

COT Executes an About Face

Commands, “PARADE”

FCs Command, “PARADE”

COT Commands, “REST.”

Executes an About Face, goes to Parade Rest.

PRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

NARRATOR: IN HONOR OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL AIRMAN’S RETIREMENT, WE
HAVE A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE TO PRESENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. IT READS AS FOLLOWS…

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES

OF THE UNITED STATES FOR LIEUTENANT GENERAL JOHN D. AIRMAN
JR., I EXTEND TO YOU MY PERSONAL THANKS AND THE SINCERE
APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL NATION FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION OF
HONORABLE SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY. YOU HAVE HELPED
MAINTAIN THE SECURITY OF THE NATION DURING A CRITICAL TIME IN
ITS HISTORY WITH A DEVOTION TO DUTY AND A SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE
IN KEEPING WITH THE PROUD TRADITIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE.
YOUR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION
FOR THOSE WHO WILL FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS, AND FOR ALL

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 AMERICANS WHO JOIN ME TODAY IN SALUTING YOU FOR A JOB
EXTREMELY WELL DONE. MY BEST WISHES TO YOU FOR HAPPINESS
AND SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
SIGNED: GEORGE W. BUSH, COMMANDER IN CHIEF.
GEN WARRIOR: Gen WARRIOR receives the letter; shares it with Lt Gen AIRMAN.
Pause for photographs.

GEN WARRIOR They shake, exchange salutes, and face back toward the audience.
LT GEN AIRMAN

NARRATOR AND NOW WE INVITE MRS AIRMAN TO JOIN US FOR A VERY SPECIAL
RECOGNITION OF HER PERSONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AIR FORCE.

LT GEN AIRMAN Escort Mrs AIRMAN to position between Gen WARRIOR and Lt Gen AIRMAN.

NARRATOR GENERAL WARRIOR WILL NOW PRESENT MRS AIRMAN WITH THE AIR
FORCE SCROLL.

NARRATOR CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE

AIR FORCE SCROLL OF HONOR

TO

MRS. PATRICIA M. AIRMAN

Mrs. Patricia M. AIRMAN is hereby awarded the Air Force Scroll of Honor
for exceptionally meritorious service in duties of great responsibility. During
the past 36 years, Mrs. AIRMAN served with distinction in a multitude of
volunteer activities which enhanced the quality of life for Airmen and their
families. She worked with enormous dedication to improve the lives of
thousands of people and, as a result, significantly improved the esprit de

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 corps of the Airmen who accomplished the Air Force mission. Mrs. AIRMAN
served in several leadership roles for the Officers’ Spouses Club and
volunteered countless hours to various thrift shops where her contributions
helped needy families obtain clothing and sundry household goods. Realizing
the toll the unique and hectic lifestyle “inside the beltway” could have on
military spouses and families, she took action and led, organized, and
performed numerous volunteer activities for spouses and their families in the
National Capital Region. Further, she helped increase military community
relations through her work on San Antonio Fiesta Celebration committees
and as advisor to the San Antonio Military-Civilian Club. Finally, as the wife
of the Vice Commander of Air Education and Training Command, Mrs.
AIRMAN graciously hosted senior diplomats, political leaders, and
international officers and their spouses with activities that strengthened
international relationships. Her contributions to the Air Force were
voluntary, performed as a public service, and demonstrated the highest level
of patriotism to her country. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of
Mrs. AIRMAN reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States
Air Force.

AIDE Hand scroll to General WARRIOR.

GEN WARRIOR Present scroll to Mrs AIRMAN for photographs and return to aide.

AIDE Take scroll, hand bouquet of flowers to General WARRIOR.

NARRATOR GENERAL WARRIOR IS ALSO PRESENTING A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS TO

MRS AIRMAN ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILIES OF THE MEN AND WOMEN
OF AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND WITH HEARTFELT
APPRECIATION FOR EVERYTHING SHE HAS DONE FOR THIS COMMAND.

GEN WARRIOR Present flowers to Mrs AIRMAN.

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GEN WARRIOR Presents Certificate of Appreciation and personal letter from Gen WARRIOR to
Mrs. AIRMAN

LT GEN AIRMAN Escort Mrs AIRMAN to her seat.

GEN WARRIOR &

LT GEN AIRMAN Take seats.

AIDE Return to position out of the DV area.

NARRATOR: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PLEASE WELCOME LIEUTENANT GENERAL

JOHN D. AIRMAN, JR., UNITED STATES AIR FORCE-RETIRED.

LT GEN
AIRMAN Moves to podium to make remarks. After remarks, returns to seat.

NARRATOR: “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS CONCLUDES TODAY’S RETIREMENT

CEREMONY. WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE STAND FOR THE PLAYING OF THE
AIR FORCE SONG AND THE DEPARTURE OF OUR OFFICIAL PARTY,
THEIR FAMILY, AND OUR DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.”
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING.

GEN WARRIOR Come forward to position at center of stage

LT GEN AIRMAN

BAND After Gen WARRIOR and Lt Gen AIRMAN are in position, plays the Air Force Song

(NOTE: Trans for Official Party and family move into position, following the Air Force Song)

GEN WARRIOR Escort spouses off stage and collect family members enroute to DV Surrey at top of
LT GEN AIRMAN RedCarpet

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GEN & MRS WARRIOR, LT GEN & MRS AIRMAN AND FAMILY MEMBERS DEPART FOR
OFFICERS CLUB

COT Come to Attention. Executes an About Face. Commands, “HEADQUARTERS”

FCs Command, “FLIGHT”

COT Commands, “ATTENTION.” “PRESENT”
FCs Command, “PRESENT”
COT Commands, “ARMS.”
Executes an About Face and salutes Gen WARRIOR

CV SEDAN AVAILABLE TO TRANSPORT LT GEN AND MRS LARSEN TO OFFICERS’ CLUB

NARRATOR: “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TODAY. AT

THIS TIME BUSSES ARE WAITING TO TAKE YOU BACK TO THE
OFFICERS’ CLUB WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
EXTEND YOUR CONGRATULATIONS TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL AND
MRS AIRMAN.”

COT At conclusion of narrator’s closing remarks, comes to attention, executes an About Face
Commands, “HEADQUARTERS.”

FCs Command, “FLIGHT.”

COT Commands, “ATTENTION. DISMISSED.”

FCs and flights execute about face and take two steps. Disperse in an orderly fashion.

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