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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, center, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, far left, 62d Operations Group commander, Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, far right, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, and members of the Team McChord Honor Guard during a celebration for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. Anaya and Thompson attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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The Team McChord Honor Guard present the colors during a ceremony for retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, 100th birthday celebration at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Members of the Team McChord Honor Guard fold an American Flag to present to retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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A member of the Team McChord Honor Guard presents an American Flag to retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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A member of the Team McChord Honor Guard salutes retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, presents a coin to retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. Anaya and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, salutes retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, during a ceremony for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. Anaya and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Dozens of people attend the 100th birthday celebration for retired U.S Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 Bomber pilot, stands in front of a birthday cake while guests sing “Happy Birthday” during a celebration for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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Photos of retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, appear on a slideshow during a celebration for Nelms’ 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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62d OG leadership celebrates local WWII veteran’s 100th birthday

Published Feb. 20, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams
62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

SEATTLE, Wash. --

Retired U.S. Army Capt. Dick Nelms, a former WWII B-17 bomber pilot, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 17, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Operations Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Toby Thompson, 62d OG senior enlisted leader, attended the celebration on behalf of the 62d Airlift Wing.

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