Barksdale Air Force Base, La. --
The 307th Bomb Wing inducted its first honorary commander into its 93rd Bomb Squadron on Dec. 2, 2016 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La.
Mr. Barry Regula, vice-president and general manager of Margaritaville Resort Casino became the first inductee in the Wings new Honorary Commander Program.
According to Col. Bruce Cox, 307 BW commander, The Honorary Commanders Program partners the commanders of the wing with some of the areas most distinguished and influential community leaders. The program encourages an exchange of ideas, experiences, and friendships between key leaders of the surrounding communities and Barksdale Air Force Base.
“Regula is the perfect fit to be an honorary commander,” said Lt. Col. Brent Weisner, 93 BS commander. “He helped us connect with the Shriner’s to provide Christmas presents for local area children and we are already planning multiple charity events together.
“Having Barry will make our squadron’s community involvement even stronger.”
During his two-year tenure, Regula, will get to see Airmen running operations including meeting aircrew heading to the cockpit of a B-52 Stratofortress as they prepare to fly a mission. He will also have the opportunity to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the 93 BS planned for next October.
This is the first of many Honorary Commander to be inducted into the 307 BW