Joint Base Charleston leadership welcomes Matthew Hasbrouck, Trident Health chief operations officer, into the honorary commanders program at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 24, 2017. The honorary commanders program partners professionals from a variety of areas keep with commanders to strengthen the relationship between the base and local community.

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander speaks during the honorary commanders induction ceremony, March 24, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The honorary commanders program partners professionals from a variety of areas keep with commanders to strengthen the relationship between the base and local community.

Col. Robert Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, administers the honorary commander oath of office to newly inducted honorary commanders, March 24, 2017 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The purpose of the honorary commanders program is to increase public awareness and understanding of the base's mission, policies and programs. The program's goal is to foster goodwill, understanding and support from the Charleston community through personal relationships built with community leaders.