Honorary Commanders partnered with the 477th Fighter Group participated in an induction ceremony July 22, 2016 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The honorary commanders program pairs local citizens with commanders in order to foster relationships and cooperation between community leaders and military members. This year's inductees included Timothy Andrew, Principal at Creekside Park Elementary, Anne Garret, Director of Marketing and Development for the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts and Clint Johnson, Alaska Region Chief for the National Transportation Safety Board.