Col. John Lamontagne, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Rob Lyman, Joint Base Charleston commander, brief newly appointed honorary commanders during the 2016 Honorary Commanders’ Orientation Tour, March 9th, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The Honorary Commanders program serves as a way to build relations between the military and local community leaders. Fifteen new honorary commanders were selected to join this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. George Goslin)

Senior Airman Stephanie Lucas, 14th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, briefs newly appointed honorary commanders on the C-17 Globemaster III’s capabilities during the 2016 Honorary Commanders’ Orientation Tour, March 9th, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The tour provided an opportunity for the new honorary commanders to see first-hand what happens on a military installation, specifically Joint Base Charleston. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. George Goslin)

Members of Joint Base Charleston pose for a group photo with newly appointed honorary commanders during the 2016 Honorary Commanders’ Orientation Tour, March 9th, 2016 at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. The honorary commanders will get to participate in many joint base events over the course of their tenure, giving them a glimpse into some of the challenges and rewards military members face. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. George Goslin)