Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon pauses during his retirement speech at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 11, 2016. The Chief retired after 30 years of service, spending two years as command chief at JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham / Released)

Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon looks on as his son, Senior Airman Vance Kondon, participates in his retirement ceremony at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 11, 2016. The Chief retired after 30 years of service, spending two years as command chief at JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham / Released)

Col. Scott Frickenstein, presiding officer, presents Chief Master Sgt. Vance Kondon with his Certificate of Retirement during his retirement ceremony at the Community Commons on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 11, 2016. The Chief retired after 30 years of service, spending two years as command chief at JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham / Released)