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Graham Campaign Photo Release - Lindsey Graham Officially Retires From Air Force Reserve

June 25, 2015

Alexandria, VA — Yesterday, Senator Lindsey Graham took part in the Air Force's official retirement ceremony at the National Guard Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. Senator Graham retired as a Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve after 33 years of service.

"Colonel Graham has faithfully served our nation for 33 years. He built a legendary reputation as Captain Graham," said The Judge Advocate General Christopher Burne, U.S. Air Force in his remarks at the retirement ceremony. "I could go on about Colonel Graham's integrity, service before self and excellence. These are his hallmark traits and they have not changed in 33 years."

Senator Lindsey Graham with his sister, Darline, on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. (Lindsey Graham 2016) Use of Senator Graham's military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or the Department of Defense.

"It's been one of the great honors of my life to serve in the Air Force in some capacity for more than three decades," Senator Graham states in his eBook, "My Story."

To learn more about Senator Graham's time in the service, download a free copy of his eBook here and take a look at some of the photos from the ceremony here.

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