Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

(From left) Anna, Grant, and Briand Greer, descendants of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson, receive an orientation of the base, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Seymour Johnson AFB is the only Air Force base named in honor of a naval officer. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

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Descendants of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson meet with Col. Mark Slocum, 4th Fighter Wing commander, during a base tour, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Slocum welcomed Johnson’s family to the installation and spoke with them about the base’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

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Descendants of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson read about Johnson’s legacy during a base tour, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. After meeting the 4th Fighter Wing commander, the family toured the kennels for a military working dog demonstration, the air traffic control tower and the weapons load facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Daniel Blackwell)

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Relatives of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour A. Johnson look at historic photos of the base with 1st Lt. Lydia Goodloe, 4th Mission Support Group executive officer, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. In addition to photos from Johnson’s career, the 4th MSG also has his original uniform on display. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

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Senior Airman Austin Craven, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, briefs descendants of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson during a base tour, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Craven explained duties and daily operations of MWD handlers and their canines. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ashley Williamson)

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First Lt. Lydia Goodloe, 4th Mission Support Group executive officer, speaks with descendants of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Johnson’s relatives toured the base to learn about their ancestry and the mission of the 4th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Daniel Blackwell)

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Descendants of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson tour the air traffic control tower, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The tower provides clearance for pilots taking off and landing on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Daniel Blackwell)

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Relatives of U.S. Navy Lt. Seymour Johnson learn about munitions, July 15, 2015, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Senior Airman Richard Hayes, 4th Maintenance Group squadron lead crew member, explained to the family which bombs are loaded onto the F-15E Strike Eagle and what each is used for. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Daniel Blackwell)

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Descendants of base's namesake visit installation

Published July 17, 2015

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Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation

Descendants of base’s namesake visit installation