Airmen honor life, accomplishments of Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Kristen Torma, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit officer in charge, left, and 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Rodriguez, 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant officer in charge, unveil a painting at a dedication ceremony in honor of Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez at the Eifel Community Center here Jan. 31. Rodriguez painted the artwork, and it will be displayed at the 52nd Maintenance Group headquarters. Airmen attended the event to honor the achievements and contributions Marquez made to the Air Force in his 33 years of service. Some of Marquez’ additions include the implementation of the Air Force Combat Ammunitions Center — an advanced training course for munitions Airmen — and the maintenance badge that all Air Force maintainers now wear. Marquez died Dec. 30, 2011, at age 79. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks)