PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. - Retired Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Adams Jr., a 101-year-old Pass Christian Air Force veteran, has finally been promoted to the rank of major. He served in the military for 25 years – in WWII, Korea and Vietnam – and retired in 1966. He was on the verge of promotion when he left the AF when he retired and had petitioned officials in hopes of getting that new, albeit honorary, rank. After many years, Adams can add a new accolade to his resume. Col. Stuart Rubio, commander of 403rd Wing at Keesler AFB, was on hand for the ceremonial promotion. “You can see the joy on his face, and we had a number of folks who came here who wanted to honor him,” Rubio told WLOX. “Clearly, he has a great effect on a large number of people. For them to be able to be here and see that work and that service means a lot to his country, it’s really important.” In Adams’ honor, the Pass Christian’s fire and police departments sounded sirens in his neighborhood. In addition, the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented Adams with a handmade quilt to acknowledge his service. (Source: WLOX 04/29/22) The 403rd Wing is a unit assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command at Keesler AFB, Military veteran receives new rank at 101-years-old (wdam.com)
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