German civic leaders accept honorary command, partnership with U.S. forces

NIEDERWEIS, Germany – Josef-Peter Mertes, former Trier district government president, speaks to 52nd Fighter Wing leadership and German civic leaders about the importance of U.S. and German partnership during the 52nd FW Honorary Commanders Banquet at Niederweis Castle here Feb. 24. The banquet is held to ceremoniously induct German civic leaders into the honorary commander program through a tradition of passing the 52nd FW guidon to the new honored commander. The honorary commander program allows squadron, group and wing commanders to bolster and sustain partnerships with local leaders by working alongside one another to talk about and resolve community issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis/Released)

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