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Col. (ret.) Ralph Jenkins, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, poses for a photo while serving as a fighter pilot during World War II. During one of the last reunions with his squadron members a pact was made that when the last two surviving members remained they would raise a toast of brandy to their fallen comrades. In an effort that spanned more than 2,800 miles, a bottle of 1945 Calvados Brandy has been delivered to Jenkins to make this event happen. (Courtesy photo)


From the east coast to the west coast: the journey of two bottles to reunite WWII members

Col. (ret.) Ralph Jenkins, 510th Fighter Squadron commander, poses for a photo while serving as a fighter pilot during World War II. During one of the last reunions with his squadron members a pact was made that when the last two surviving members remained they would raise a toast of brandy to their fallen comrades. In an effort that spanned more than 2,800 miles, a bottle of 1945 Calvados Brandy has been delivered to Jenkins to make this event happen. (Courtesy photo)

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Staff Sgt. Matthew Duck, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, removes an aircrew eye and respiratory protection system while flying in a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. The purpose of exercise was to highlight the C-17’s capabilities to perform the Air Force’s core competencies of rapid global mobility and precision engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Staff Sgt. Matthew Duck, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, tests the functionality of his aircrew eye and respiratory protection system while flying in a C-17 Globemaster III near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. Duck was participating in Exercise Rainier War, which provided insights on how to better execute a tactical scenario for possible future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
First Lt. Edmund Duvall, 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, removes an aircrew eye and respiratory protection system (AERPS) while flying in a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. The crew’s ability to put on AERPS gear properly was one aspect they trained on during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Capt. Tate Montgomery, 7th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-17 Globemaster III near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. Montgomery was participating in Exercise Rainier War, which provided insights on how to better execute a tactical scenario for possible future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
A container delivery system bundle drops out of a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War at the Rainier Drop Zone near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. Eighteen C-17s and three KC-135 Stratotankers from McChord Field, other Air Mobility Command bases and Australia participated in Rainier War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Staff Sgt. Matthew Duck, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. Participating in the execution portion of the exercise were 110 aircrew and mission essential personnel from the 4th AS, 7th AS and 62nd Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
A C-17 Globemaster III flies during Exercise Rainier War to perform container delivery system bundle airdrops near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. During the exercise, 20 C-17s from the U.S. and Australia performed actual container delivery system (CDS) and heavy equipment airdrops at the Rainier Drop Zone near Moses Lake, and simulated improved CDS, CDS and high altitude low opening personnel airdrops throughout the western United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)
Airman 1st Class Samantha Martino, 7th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, reels in parachute covers after dropping two bundles from a C-17 Globemaster III during Exercise Rainier War at the Rainier Drop Zone near Moses Lake, Wash., June 6, 2018. The purpose of exercise was to highlight the C-17’s capabilities to perform the Air Force’s core competencies of rapid global mobility and precision engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tryphena Mayhugh)