9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander visits 332d Air Expeditionary Wing

Maj. Gen. Chad Franks , Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander and 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander receives a status briefing from Senior Airman Sebastian Myers, 332d Air Expeditionary Wing Command Post controller, Dec. 2, 2018. Franks met with 332d AEW top performers to thank them for their hard work and perseverance in support of operations. Myers is from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

Maj. Gen. Chad Franks , Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander and 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, expresses his gratitude to Airman 1st Class Deonte Hardin, 332d Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, Dec. 2, 2018. Franks met with 332d Air Expeditionary Wing top performers to thank them for their hard work and perseverance in support of operations. Hardin is from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

Maj. Gen. Chad Franks , Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander and 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, expresses his gratitude to Staff Sgt. Richard Lathrop, 332d Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control watch supervisor, Dec. 2, 2018. Franks met with 332d Air Expeditionary Wing top performers to thank them for their hard work and perseverance in support of operations. Lathrop is from White Sands Missile Range, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

Maj. Gen. Chad Franks , Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander and 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, presents a challenge coin to Airman 1st Class Desiree David, 391st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment manager, Dec. 2, 2018. Franks met with 332d Air Expeditionary Wing top performers to thank them for their hard work and perseverance in support of operations. Commanders often present challenge coins in recognition of special achievement. David is from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)

Maj. Gen. Chad Franks , Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve deputy commander and 9th Air Expeditionary Task Force-Levant commander, expresses his gratitude to Staff Sgt. Kevin Duran, 332d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron physical security NCO in charge, Dec. 2, 2018. Franks met with 332d Air Expeditionary Wing top performers to thank them for their hard work and perseverance in support of operations. Duran is from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. John T. Stamm)