Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron render a final salute to the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th CES deputy commander, during his memorial ceremony, Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Hendrix served in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted member as well as a commissioned officer and then entered the Federal Civil Service in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

Beale Air Force Base Airmen and personnel attend the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, memorial ceremony Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Members of the base gathered at the ceremony to bid a final farewell to Hendrix. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

The late Calvin Hendrix, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, urn is displayed on a table during his memorial ceremony Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. A 9th CES Airman placed the urn on the table during the beginning of the ceremony as an emblem of Hendrix's existence and the impact of his departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

The late Calvin Hendrix, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, urn is displayed on a table during his memorial ceremony Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The aerial salute was conducted by the 9th Operations Group and occurred during the flag ceremony in memory of Hendrix. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

A bagpipe player plays bagpipes during the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, memorial ceremony Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The bagpiper played during the flag ceremony and the missing man formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

U.S. Air Force 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen conduct a flag ceremony during the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th CES deputy commander, memorial ceremony Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The Airmen folded the flag 13 times as tradition before presenting the flag to Hendrix’s family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

A photograph of the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, during a memorial ceremony held Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. During the memorial ceremony, 9th CES vehicles were lined up as well as aircraft as a tribute to his legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

A rhinoceros statue is photographed in front of 9th Civil Engineer Squadron vehicles at the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th CES deputy commander memorial ceremony Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th CES mascot is the rhinoceros as it signifies strength, determination, and energy, which are qualities that these Airmen are said to embody. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

Remembering Mr. Calvin Hendrix

Published Jan. 30, 2024
By Senior Airman Juliana Londono

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron render a final salute to the late Calvin Hendrix, 9th CES deputy commander, during his memorial ceremony, Jan. 19, 2024, at Beale Air Force Base, California. Hendrix served in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted member as well as a commissioned officer and then entered the Federal Civil Service in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)