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Brig. Gen. Dwight Balch, commander of the Arkansas Air National Guard, speaks to Airmen of the 188th Wing June 5, 2015, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark. Balch has served as the Arkansas ANG commander since May 2011 and will retire June 6. In his final message to the wing, he challenged all Airmen to become better leaders and care for their wingman. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Dickerson/Released)
Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, presents Brig. Gen. Dwight Balch, commander of the Arkansas Air National Guard, with a plaque on behalf of the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., June 5, 2015. Balch will retire June 6, and has served as the Arkansas ANG commander since May 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Dickerson/Released)
Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, presents Brig. Gen. Dwight Balch, commander of the Arkansas Air National Guard, with a wooden M-Q9 Reaper on behalf of the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., June 5, 2015. Balch aided in the 188th’s conversion to the remotely piloted aircraft and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Balch will retire June 6, and has served as the Arkansas ANG commander since May 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Dickerson/Released)
Retired Col. Mark Anderson, former 188th Wing commander, presentes a coin to Brig. Gen. Dwight Balch, commander of the Arkansas Air National Guard, as a token of appreciation at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark., June 5, 2015. Anderson thanked Balch for his leadership and mentorship during his time as the 188th’s commander. Balch will retire June 6, and has served as the Arkansas ANG commander since May 2011. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Dickerson/Released)