it's an in memoriam for the life of senior master sergeant william custer bill casey. i want to acknowledge senior master bill custer and other members of the yancy family in the audience. they waited. our colleagues extend our heart felt condolance to you during the time of your loss. our community will remember william for years to come. he was not only a dedicated citizen of the u.s., but an honorable man who was constantly being recognized. he was enlisted in the air force in 1954 and then served in the combat support group of the vietnam war. he served our country for 20 years on active duty and another ten years in the air force reserves. he has received numerous category a letters of commendations, acknowledgments and appreciations for all levels of command at the headquarters, first flight fighter wing air defense command, hamilton air force, and was awarded the air force commendation medals and ribbon for superior performance, proficiency and outstanding achievement. mr. william is also recognized and appreciated for negotiating the support agreements for 47 o