MSG commander says farewell to Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ruse, former 23d Mission Support Group commander, receives his retirement pin from his wife, Lisa, during a retirement ceremony June 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ruse started his Air Force career at Moody with the 347th Civil Engineer Squadron in 1988 and assumed command of the 23d MSG in December 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ruse, former 23d Mission Support Group commander, receives his retirement pin from his wife, Lisa, during a retirement ceremony June 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ruse started his Air Force career at Moody with the 347th Civil Engineer Squadron in 1988 and assumed command of the 23d MSG in December 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ruse, former 23d Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo with his children, Julie and Joey, and wife, Lisa, during a retirement ceremony June 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ruse served more than 25 years in the Air Force. During the ceremony, his family was recognized for their commitment in supporting their father and husband. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ruse, former 23d Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo with his children, Julie and Joey, and wife, Lisa, during a retirement ceremony June 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ruse served more than 25 years in the Air Force. During the ceremony, his family was recognized for their commitment in supporting their father and husband. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ruse, former 23d Mission Support Group commander, gives remarks during his retirement ceremony June 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ruse spoke about his career and thanked many people who guided and mentored him along the way. Before his ceremony, he relinquished command of the 23d MSG to Col. Edward Ford. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Ruse, former 23d Mission Support Group commander, gives remarks during his retirement ceremony June 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Ruse spoke about his career and thanked many people who guided and mentored him along the way. Before his ceremony, he relinquished command of the 23d MSG to Col. Edward Ford. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)