From right, Christie Rainwater, Mayor of Hanahan, S.C., speaks about her time as an honorary commander during an honorary commander induction ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 2024. The Honorary Commanders Program is an Air Force program creating one-on-one opportunities to inform and educate local community leaders about the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Parker)

Christie Rainwater, Mayor of Hanahan, S.C., speaks about her time as an honorary commander during an honorary commander induction ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 2024. The Honorary Commanders Program is designed to educate key community leaders about a unit’s mission, foster a supportive relationship with the community, increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations, and have members of the local community feel part of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Parker)

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Parker, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, leads the new and returning honorary commanders in the oath of honorary commanders during an honorary commanders induction ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 2024. The Honorary Commanders Program provides a unique opportunity for Charleston community leaders to exchange ideas and experiences Joint Base Charleston leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Parker)

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Parker, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, gives closing statements during an honorary commanders induction ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 2024. The Honorary Commanders Program is an Air Force program creating one-on-one opportunities to inform and educate local community leaders about the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Parker)

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Parker, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, gives closing statements during an honorary commanders induction ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 26, 2024. The Honorary Commanders Program is designed to educate key community leaders about a unit’s mission, foster a supportive relationship with the community, increase military involvement in civic endeavors and organizations,and have members of the local community feel part of the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Parker)