Base inducts newest Senior NCOs Published Sept. 8, 2006 By Master Sgt. Rafael Atienza Space Superiority Systems Wing LOS ANGELES AFB, CA -- Los Angeles Air Force Base "first-ever" evening event took place in the Gordon Conference Center, Aug. 4, with a Senior Noncommissioned Officer's Induction Ceremony to honor the base's newest Master Sergeant selectees. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Marlyn Bonacker, a World War II former Prisoner of War, was the guest speaker. Chief Bonnacker has close ties to the Space and Missile Systems Center and Los Angeles AFB. He is the father-in-law of Lt. Gen. Michael Hamel, SMC commander. During his speech, the Chief shared his experiences and relationships with several role models and mentors from throughout his career. He said the lessons he learned from the World War II era are the same as the lessons that are essential for leaders today. Individuals inducted to the Senior NCO Corps are: Patricia Brooks, SMC Controller Jesse Brosig, 15 AF Joseph Candaso, 61st Medical Group William Cleere, Space-Based Infrared Systems Wing Michael Delk, 369th Recruiting Squadron Veronica Ford, 61st Air Base Wing Rene Moralez, 61st Medical Group Jeffrey Oehler, 61st Medical Group Anh Pham, Safety Office Bruce Webb, Developmental Planning Jaime Werner, 369th Recruiting Squadron Mike Zarter, Space Superiority Systems Wing