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Then Maj. Richard "Gene" Smith poses for a photo in front of his F-105 Thunderchief in 1967 in South East Asia. For his time at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and his bravery during his years as a POW, the Ceremonial Plaza in front of the wing headquarters building was renamed the Richard "Gene" Smith Plaza.

‘Without them, there would be no us’

Then Maj. Richard "Gene" Smith poses for a photo in front of his F-105 Thunderchief in 1967 in South East Asia. For his time at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, and his bravery during his years as a POW, the Ceremonial Plaza in front of the wing headquarters building was renamed the Richard "Gene" Smith Plaza.

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Col. Stan Lawrie, 14th Operations Group Commander, passes the 49th Fighter Training Squadron Guidon to Lt. Col. John Macasek, the new 49th FTS Commander, June 16, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The passing of the guidon has been a military tradition dating back to ancient times. The troops of the old commander would assemble and salute him one last time, then the new commander would receive the guidon, symbolizing he is taking charge of the troops, and the troops would then welcome the new commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Doublin)

Airman 1st Class Michael Mannarino, 14th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Technician, reads a device used to read the pH level in water June 21, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Bioenvironmental Flight uses a range of tools to test water, air and soil for hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

On Saturday, July 1, fireworks will fly over the Stennis Lock and Dam in a patriotic salute to our nation's history. The event, entitled 'Fireworks on the Water 2017,' is a free, open-to-the-public initiative between the community and Columbus Air Force Base celebrating Independence Day.

Senior Airman Kevin Morgan, 14th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Technician, assembles an XMX machine June 20, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The XMX is a vacuum that takes in air and runs it through water which can then be tested for chemicals and biological material. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Senior Airman Kevin Morgan, 14th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Technician, digs through a Quicksilver Kit June 20, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The kit contains multiple ways to test air, water and soil for hazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Airman 1st Class Michael Mannarino, 14th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Technician, fills a vial with pool water June 21, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Bioenvironmental Flight test the base pool to ensure it is safe to swim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Airman 1st Class Michael Mannarino, 14th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Technician, uses a device to test the chlorine levels in the base pool June 21, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Mannarino has to test different areas in the pool to come up with an average chlorine level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Flags of that era were all varied and it wasn't until 1912 the flag's design was standardized. The flag that Americans see now was developed after the addition of Hawaii as state, adding the 50th star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sonic Johnson)

Several versions of the American Flag are displayed along Harpe Blvd April 29, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This year marks Mississippi's 200th year as a state in the union. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sonic Johnson)

The American Flag of 1818, the third flag of our country, is the only flag with 15 stars and 15 stripes. This flag flew over Ft. McHenry when Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner. All subsequent flags has 13 stripes, representing the 13 original colonies and had a star added to represent each state in the Union. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Mike Orzel, driver, takes a turn on the flightline track June 10, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Some cones were placed sideways to indicate to the drivers which side to turn around. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

Airmen in the Terminal Radar Control Facility regroup after successfully dealing with an emergency situation May 31, 2017, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The TRACON shut down the flightline temporarily to fix an aircraft needing maintenance before it was ready for regular training use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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