AFLCMC Command Chief speaks at Fairborn Veterans Day ceremony

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Command Chief James Fitch, right, provides remarks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Fairborn, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2023. Fitch joined the Air Force in 1995 and spoke about his time in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

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AFLCMC Command Chief speaks at Fairborn Veterans Day ceremony

The Fairborn High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps presents the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Fairborn, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2023. Fairborn American Legion Post 526 hosted the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

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AFLCMC Command Chief speaks at Fairborn Veterans Day ceremony

Boy Scout troop 162 performs a 13-fold procedure on an American flag during a Veterans Day ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Fairborn, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2023. Each of the 13 folds holds a special significance. The flag is folded 13 times into a triangle so that only the blue field with stars are visible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

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AFLCMC Command Chief speaks at Fairborn Veterans Day ceremony

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Command Chief James Fitch, right, provides remarks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Fairborn, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2023. Fitch spoke about his time in service and honored two of his daughters who also serve in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

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AFLCMC Command Chief speaks at Fairborn Veterans Day ceremony

Members of the American Legion Post 526 perform a 21-gun salute during a Veterans Day ceremony at the United Methodist Church in Fairborn, Ohio, Nov. 11, 2023. The custom stems from naval tradition, when a warship would signify its lack of hostile intent by firing its cannons out to sea until all ammunition was spent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

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AFLCMC Command Chief speaks at Fairborn Veterans Day ceremony

Published Nov. 20, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Public Affairs

AFLCMC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch II spoke at a Veterans Day service in Fairborn near Wright-Patterson AFB. The service, held at the Fairborn United Methodist Church, also featured music from the Air Force Band of Flight. Fairborn High School JROTC also participated.

Fairborn American Legion Post 526 hosted the event.

During his speech, CMSgt Fitch addressed veterans and city residents. He thanked those vets in attendance for their commitment to America and also spoke a little about his own experience in uniform. Fitch entered the Air Force in 1995.