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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Zoe Thacker
VIRIN: 220325-F-AO460-1009.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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5

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1/125

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1000

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