Misawa Air Base retires senior enlisted leader

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two fire trucks shower an F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Col. David Stilwell, 35th Fighter Wing commander, with Chief Master Sgt. Rick Price, 35th FW command chief, in the backseat June 15, 2009. Chief Price received an incentive flight to commemorate his retirement June 19, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two fire trucks shower an F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Col. David Stilwell, 35th Fighter Wing commander, with Chief Master Sgt. Rick Price, 35th FW command chief, in the backseat June 15, 2009. Chief Price received an incentive flight to commemorate his retirement June 19, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

Col. David Stilwell, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, head out after flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2009. Colonel Stilwell gave Chief Price an incentive flight in the jet to thank him for his 25 years of service in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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Col. David Stilwell, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, head out after flying in an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2009. Colonel Stilwell gave Chief Price an incentive flight in the jet to thank him for his 25 years of service in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A combined honor guard team of U.S. and Japanese military members posts the colors during Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price's retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. The ceremony highlighted his 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A combined honor guard team of U.S. and Japanese military members posts the colors during Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price's retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. The ceremony highlighted his 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price receives a commemorative pin from his wife, Joan, and daughter, Makayla, signifying his retirement June 19, 2009. Chief Price served more than 25 years on active duty, finishing his career as command chief master sergeant, 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price receives a commemorative pin from his wife, Joan, and daughter, Makayla, signifying his retirement June 19, 2009. Chief Price served more than 25 years on active duty, finishing his career as command chief master sergeant, 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price gives a final salute to the American flag during his retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. Staff Sgt. Tiffany Arrington, bearing the flag, was one of the first people Chief Price met upon assuming the role of command chief master sergeant of the 35th Fighter Wing in 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price gives a final salute to the American flag during his retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. Staff Sgt. Tiffany Arrington, bearing the flag, was one of the first people Chief Price met upon assuming the role of command chief master sergeant of the 35th Fighter Wing in 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price reads an old birthday letter from his mother during his retirement speech June 19, 2009. Chief Price credited his parents for raising him to have the character he relied on throughout his military career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price reads an old birthday letter from his mother during his retirement speech June 19, 2009. Chief Price credited his parents for raising him to have the character he relied on throughout his military career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price kisses his daughter, Makayla, after giving her a bear during his retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. Chief Price made the bear and named it "Moody" which is a name synonymous with kisses and love in the Price household. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price kisses his daughter, Makayla, after giving her a bear during his retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. Chief Price made the bear and named it "Moody" which is a name synonymous with kisses and love in the Price household. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- While holding a single rose, Joan Price, Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price's wife, stands with the audience during the conclusion of her husband's retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. Mrs. Price instituted a coupon savers program, which saved an average of $1,500 a month for the Misawa Air Base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)

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MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- While holding a single rose, Joan Price, Chief Master Sgt. Ricky Price's wife, stands with the audience during the conclusion of her husband's retirement ceremony June 19, 2009. Mrs. Price instituted a coupon savers program, which saved an average of $1,500 a month for the Misawa Air Base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse)