Chief Master Sgt. Ryan L. Thompson, assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing, poses with his plaque Feb. 15 at the Nationwide Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. The chief’s dinner is held to recognize Airmen who have recently promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant or have recently retired as one.

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