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Nellis Air Force Commander Retires

For the Daily Double: This Nellis Air Force Base Commander appeared on Jeopardy! and the reality cooking show, Top Chef.

Answer: Who is Colonel Dave Belote?

Col. Belote plans to retire next month. He joins us to talk about running Nellis Air Force Base, touring President Obama around its solar facility, and what it takes to be a 5-time champion on Jeopardy!.

Guest:
Colonel Howard D. "Dave" Belote, Commander of the 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis Air Force Base.

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