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- [Reporter] The command chief for the 149th Fighter Wing

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has retired after more than three decades of service

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in the Texas Air National Guard.

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- When it comes to serving your country, Chief (mumbles).

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- [Reporter] Family and friends took time to say

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congratulations and bid farewell

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to Chief Master Sergeant George Longoria.

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during a retirement ceremony held in his honor.

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Longoria enlisted in the Air Force in 1982

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and has spent his entire 35-year career

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as a lone star gunfighter.

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- I have had the privilege to work for some heroic leaders

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alongside some amazing and brilliant airmen.

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I will be a gunfighter for life, supporting your efforts

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even beyond my last official duty day.

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- Reporting from the 149th Fighter Wing

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at Joint Base San Antonio,

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I'm Tech Sergeant Mindy Blum.