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Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 62d Airlift Wing, veterans, and American Red Cross volunteers gather for a group photo inside a hangar at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 29, 2024. This gathering celebrated the service and sacrifices of veterans while fostering community support and connection among all participants during the "Honoring Your Legacy" ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Airlift Wing commander, greets veterans as they arrive for a base tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Wash., Oct. 29, 2024. This warm welcome was part of the "Honoring Your Legacy" tour, reflecting the Air Force’s commitment to honoring and recognizing the sacrifices made by service members throughout history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

Members of the Patriots Guard escort the veterans' bus with their motorcycles for a base tour at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Oct. 29, 2024. This ceremonial escort highlighted the honor and respect given to local veterans during the "Honoring Your Legacy" event, reinforcing the strong community support for those who served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

U.S. Service members and staff from Patriots Landing pose with World War II veteran, John Coucoules, during the "Honoring Your Legacy" ceremony at Patriots Landing, DuPont, Washington, Oct. 29, 2024. This moment captured the spirit of appreciation and respect for the sacrifices made by veterans throughout history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Hunter Meyer, a boat crew member with Station Neah Bay; U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aubrianna Butchko, 62d Maintenance Group senior weapons system controller; and Airman 1st Class Kiera Meyer, 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist, are recognized as part of the Veterans Legacy during the "Honoring Your Legacy" ceremony at Patriots Landing in DuPont, Washington, Oct. 29, 2024. The event, hosted by the Northwest Region American Red Cross, celebrated the contributions and service of local military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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Legacy of Service: 62d AW Welcomes Veterans to JBLM

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Robert Green, commander of the 508th Military Police Battalion, delivers the keynote address for the "Honoring Your Legacy" ceremony at Patriots Landing in DuPont, Washington, Oct. 29, 2024. The ceremony, organized by the Northwest Region of the American Red Cross, celebrated the service and legacy of local veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Schoubroek)
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WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from 62nd OG commander

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. James Slaeker, a WWII pilot, talks with Col. Sergio Anaya, 62nd Operations Group commander, during Anaya’s visit for his 100th birthday in Shoreline, Washington, March 25, 2022. Slaeker, a WWII pilot, turned 100 years old on March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with visit from 62d OG commander

(Center) Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. James Slaeker, a WWII pilot, poses for a photo with his son Ted and Col. Sergio Anaya, 62nd Operations Group commander, during a surprise visit from Anaya in celebration of his 100th birthday in Shoreline, Washington, March 25, 2022. Upon becoming a pilot, Slaeker would serve during three wars, including WWII and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with visit from 62d OG commander

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. James Slaeker hands Col. Sergio Anaya, 62nd Operations Group commander, the hats he’s been gifted after completing his military service during a visit for his 100th birthday in Shoreline, Washington, March 25, 2022. Slaeker, a WWII pilot, turned 100 years old on March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)
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WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with visit from 62d OG commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62nd Operations Group commander, looks at photos and newspaper articles written about retired Maj. James Slaeker, a WWII pilot, during a visit to Shoreline, Washington, March 25, 2022, for Slaeker’s 100th birthday. Upon becoming a pilot, Slaeker would serve during three wars, including WWII and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Zoe Thacker)
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77 Years of Courage

On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands. Here, a pair of alert escorts follow the USS Hornet to protect her lethal cargo of B-25 bombers. The aircraft carrier Hornet had 16 AAF B-25s on deck, ready for the Tokyo Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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77 Years of Courage

On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands. Here, a pair of alert escorts follow the USS Hornet to protect her lethal cargo of B-25 bombers. The aircraft carrier Hornet had 16 AAF B-25s on deck, ready for the Tokyo Raid.(U.S. Air Force photo)
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77 Years of Courage

The USS Hornet, a U.S. Navy vessel, launches Doolittle's force at the start of the first U.S. air raid on the Japenese home lands. On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands. Here, a pair of alert escorts follow the USS Hornet to protect her lethal cargo of B-25 bombers. (Courtesy Photo)
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77 Years of Courage

Doolittle (center) with members of his crew and Chinese officials following their bailout near Quzhou, China. On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands. Here, a pair of alert escorts follow the USS Hornet to protect her lethal cargo of B-25 bombers. (Courtesy Photo)
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77 Years of Courage

Retired Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole, co-pilot to Jimmy Doolittle during the Doolittle Raid, smiles as he honors the U.S. flag during the singing of the National Anthem at an airshow in Burnet, Texas. Cole passed away April 8, 2019, and will be honored during a memorial service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on the 77th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, April 18, 2019. For more information, see the bottom of the article “77 Years of Courage”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)
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77 Years of Courage

On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands. Here, a pair of alert escorts follow the USS Hornet to protect her lethal cargo of B-25 bombers. The aircraft carrier Hornet had 16 AAF B-25s on deck, ready for the Tokyo Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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77 Years of Courage

On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands. Here, a pair of alert escorts follow the USS Hornet to protect her lethal cargo of B-25 bombers. The aircraft carrier Hornet had 16 AAF B-25s on deck, ready for the Tokyo Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Team McChord Airmen honor POW/MIAs

Service members and retirees gather at Memorial Grove Sept. 13, 2016, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. In recognition of Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Week, members of the armed forces participated in an annual POW/MIA motorcycle ride to show support for those who served and are not forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Divine Cox)
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Team McChord Airmen honor POW/MIAs

Service members and retirees participate in an annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action motorcycle ride Sept. 13, 2016, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. To show support for those who served and are not forgotten, service members and retirees went on a 40 minute motorcycle ride during POW/MIA Remembrance Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Divine Cox)
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Team McChord Airmen honor POW/MIAs

Col. Stephen Snelson (right), 62nd Airlift Wing vice commander, discusses the purpose of the 24-Hour POW/MIA Run before the start of the event Sept. 14, 2016, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. More than 250 Airmen from Team McChord participated in this year’s run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jacob Jimenez)
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