EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, the Air Force Materiel Command commander and Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, AFMC command chief, visited Feb. 19, 2025 to learn about the base's capabilities and encourage junior force members to drive innovation in alignment with the AFMC Strategic Plan. Imagery by Michelle Gigante
U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z. Richardson commander, Air Force Materiel Command, speaks to junior force members at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 19, 2025. Richardson met with the Airmen to discuss Eglin’s key initiatives and innovation efforts, emphasizing the junior force’s role in shaping the future of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante) 
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, command chief, Air Force Materiel Command, visited junior force members at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 19, 2025. Fitch accompanied Gen. Duke Z. Richardson commander, AFMC, during the visit to learn about Eglin’s capabilities and encourage junior force members to drive innovation in alignment with the AFMC Strategic Plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante) 
U.S. Air Force Gen. Duke Z.Richardson commander, Air Force Materiel Command, speaks to junior force members at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 19, 2025. Richardson spoke with Airmen about Eglin’s mission, highlighting the importance of junior force contributions and addressing their concerns about the way forward. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)