Senior Master Sgt. Carpenter Ends 22-Year Career

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Carpenter gives his daughter, Kayla, a hug during his retirement ceremony while his wife, Cassandra looks on at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2016. Carpenter had just presented his wife and daughter with flowers in thanksgiving for their support during his 22-year military career. His other daughter, Hailey, could not attend as she is in training with the U.S. Air Force at Ft. Lee, Va. Both of Carpenter's daughters were born while he was on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/released).

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Senior Master Sgt. Carpenter Ends 22-Year Career

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Robert Carpenter smiles at a joke told during his retirment ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2016. He retired after 22 years of service in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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Senior Master Sgt. Carpenter Ends 22-Year Career

U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Maise, 307th Maintenance Group director of staff, pins the Air Force Commendation Medal on Senior Master Sgt. Robert Carpenter at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2016. Carpenter retired after a 22-year military career that saw him serve in multiple hotspots around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/released)

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Senior Master Sgt. Carpenter Ends 22-Year Career

Published Oct. 16, 2016
By Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle
307th Bomb Wing PA

Barksdale Air Force Base, La. -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Carpenter gives his daughter, Kayla, a hug during his retirement ceremony while his wife, Cassandra looks on at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 15, 2016. Carpenter had just presented his wife and daughter with flowers in thanksgiving for their support during his 22-year military career. His other daughter, Hailey, could not attend as she is in training with the U.S. Air Force at Ft. Lee, Va. Both of Carpenter's daughters were born while he was on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ted Daigle/released).