Veteran retires after 44 years in government service
U.S. Air Force Col. Brian McDaniel, 18th Wing vice commander, awards Bienvenido Baluyot a certificate of service during Baluyot’s retirement ceremony at the NCO Club on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2013. Baluyot was born in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, and served 23 years active duty Air Force. He retired in the grade of senior master sergeant, Apr. 1, 1992, at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., where he continued service as a government civilian. Baluyot served his country for more than 44 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)