78th Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Bowen presents a plaque and letter of appreciation to retired Master Sgt. Clyde Mathe, a World War II veteran. At 19, Mathe enlisted in the Army Air Forces. During his 28 years of service, Mathe was stationed across the United States, and in Guam, Japan and England. His final duty station was Robins. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tommie Horton)