Major Andre Wright, 628th Civil Engineering Flight, receives the officer oath of office from retired Army Maj. Gen. Donna F. Barbisch at Walker Middle School in Marietta, Ga. Major Wright's promotion ceremony was held in the 7th grade class of Mrs. Kim Ragan on Dec. 1. "Mrs. Ragan's class sponsors deployed members of the 628th," said Mrs. Heather Whitehead, Walker School coordinator. "Many of the senior officers had already deployed. Her students were very excited when it was suggested that we have a ceremony for Major Wright." The ceremony was attended by members of the 94th Airlift Wing and the 628th CEF located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

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Retired Army Maj. Gen. Donna Barbisch congratulates newly promoted Major Andre Wright during his promotion ceremony at Walker Middle School in Cobb County on Dec. 1. The promotion ceremony was hosted by Mrs. Kim Ragan's 7th grade class. General Barbisch gave the oath of office in absence of the 628th's senior officers who were deployed. General Barbisch is also the mother of 1st Lt. Patricia Barbisch who is also assigned to the 628th Engineering Flight. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

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With his family seated in the front, newly promoted Major Andre Wright thanks Mrs. Kim Ragan's 7th grade class at Walker Middle School for their support and his promotion ceremony. The Walker School is located in Marietta, Ga. (Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

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Published Dec. 2, 2008