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Douglas R. (Bob) HooperU.S. Navy - Retired

1948 - 1952

Eddie M. JunsayU.S.M.C - U.S.N.

U.S. Army National GuardRetired

23 Years Service

Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal,

South West Asia Medal

James R.CarrU.S. Army - Retired

21 Years Service

2 Meritorious Service Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals,

6 Good Conduct Medals, Army of Occupation Medal, Nuclear Power

Plant Operator's Badge

Richard K. HansingU.S. Navy - Retired - Deceased

20 Years Service

USN PR Chief

Robert StrongU.S. Marine Corps - Retired

1961 - 1966

Marine Corps Expedition, Good Conduct, Marine Corps Overseas Service, Marine Security Guard

Simeon JohnstonU.S. Army - Deceased

Sept 5, 1862 - May 28, 1865Captured at Berry’s Ford, near

Millwood Virginia, December 17,1864. Confined as a prisoner of war at Richmond Virginia, December 21,1864. Exchanged at Cox’s Wharf,

Virginia, February 5, 1865.

Nolan ClawsonU.S. Navy - Retired

May 1943 - Feb 1946

Theatre Aboard USS Laws DD558

L. Harold JohnstonU.S. Air Force - Retired

1943 - 1946

American Campaign Medal,European African Middle Eastern

Campaign Medal, the GoodConduct Medal

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Inside this issue:Honoring our Veterans.............................................................................Page 3

Third Stand Down a success...................................................................Page 4

Last continuously serving draftee retires after 42 years..........................Page 7

Final reunion for Battle of Leyte Gulf survivors ......................................Page 10

70 years later, WWII Airman lost in Pacific is home...............................Page 12

The Daily Independent Veterans Day 2014

Publisher ........................................................................................John Watkins

Editor.......................................................................................Aaron Crutchfield

Advertising Director .......................................................................Paula McKay

Assistant Advertising Director .......................................................Rodney Preul

3Veteran’s Day 2014

Captain Michael Bachman, Jr.U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Reserves

2009-Present

USAF Commendation Medal (2)CGO of the Year Travis AFB

DGMC 2010

Anthony V. TaylorU.S. Navy - Retired

20 Years Service

National Service Medals (2), NavyUnit Commendation, RVN ServiceMedal, Combat Action Ribbon,Vietnam Service Medals, Good

Conduct Medals (3)

Cornell E. HallU.S. Navy - Retired

1957 - 1977

Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V, Combat Action Ribbon,Navy Unit Commendation, Good

Conduct (3), National Defense ServiceMedal, Vietnam Service Medal

Nicole ScottU.S. Air Force

Larry AanderudU.S. Navy - Retired

21 Years Service

2 Navy Commendation MedalsSilver Star Medal

Humanitarian Service MedalCombat Action Ribbon

SFC Joseph A. AdamsU.S. Army - Retired

21 Years Service

Meritorious Service Medal, ArmyCommendation Medal, Army AchievementMedal, Good Conduct Medal, NationalDefense Service Ribbon, Iraq CampaignMedal, Global War on Terrorism Medal

Niles T. ElmquistU.S. Army

Distinguished Flying CrossSharpshooter Medal

Good Conduct Overseas Medal

SFC Dennis L. AdamsU.S. Army - Active

26 Years Service

Army Aviation Badge (wings), Drill SgtBadge, The Bronze Star, MeritoriousService Medal, Army CommendationMedal, Army Achievement Medal (6),

Good Conduct Medal (3)

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Honoring our Veterans by Congressman Kevin McCarthy

Every November 11th, our great nation thanks thosewho have served in our Armed Forces and reflectsupon the sacrifice of that service. In times of great cri-sis and need, willing citizens have answered the call to

shoulder the burdens of conflict and war for the preservation ofpeace. Those we honor today have faced dangers most of us can-not comprehend. Separated from family and friends, they weresent to every corner of the earth to fight for America and itsprinciples. And they have continually demonstrated a heroismthat is both unique and has been a defining aspect of our ArmedForces since the birth of our Republic.Communities throughout the country often reflect upon this

time through experiences with family and friends. For us, it isthe entire community of Ridgecrest and the Indian Wells Valleythat remembers and celebrates the meaning of Veterans Day to-gether. Ridgecrest and the Indian Wells Valley is a communityof a select few throughout the country that play such a criticalrole in our military. It is also one that many of our brave veter-ans call home. The blessings of living and working with thefinest men and women our nation has to offer cannot be under-stated.Unfortunately, this year our nation discovered just how far short our govern-

ment has fallen in caring for our veterans. The scandal of secret waiting lists and

an unprecedented amount of backlogged disability claims at theDepartment of Veterans Affairs was shameful and an indignityto our veterans. While this scandal broke onto the front pages ofnational papers and evening news-casts the past few months,the troubles, inadequacies, and failures of the VA have been asource of frustration to our veterans for many years now.Since I came into Congress, I have focused my efforts on re-

viewing and auditing the VA and implementing real changesthat help our veterans. Finally, just a few short months ago wewere able to enact change that begins a fundamental reform ofthe Department of Veterans Affairs. Our duty is to make surethat scandals like this never happen again. The reforms that wepassed in Congress and signed into law are a promising first stepto making an efficient VA happen, and more must be done. I amcommitted to building on these reforms to guarantee our veter-ans see the highest quality of care that they were promised anddeserve.We are grateful and thankful to our veterans on this day, but

we should thank them each and every day for the great blessingsof liberty and human dignity we enjoy and that have been pre-

served by their efforts. May our veterans always enjoy the peace and freedomthey fought to protect and preserve, and may our country never cease to honorthem. �

Congressman Kevin McCarthy


SPC Steven ZamarronU.S. National Guard - Active

2 Years Service

Jake ScanlonAOCS, U.S. Navy - Retired

1965 - 1987

EO3 Robert LusherU.S. NavyU.S. Army

8 Years Service

Iraq Campaign MedalBasic Jump Wings

Parachute Rigger Badge

SPC Jered S. RoarkU.S. Army - Retired

2001-04

Army Commendation MedalArmy Achievement MedalGood Conduct Medal

National Defense Medal

Lt. Robert W. CummingsU.S. Navy - Deceased

25 Years Service

Thomas F. Pepper Sr.U.S. Navy - Retired

22 Years Service

Navy Achievement Award forMeritorious Services 1968, Navy

Good Conduct Award with Silver Starfor 20 years of Service, Air Crewman

Wings 1967 and 1973

Benjamin LeeU.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Army Reserves - Retired

28 Years Service

Pete ZamarronU.S. Navy - Deceased

2 Years Service

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Coy working on starting local DAV chapterNew things are in store for local

vets, according to Ridgecrest Vet-erans Advisory Council memberNick Coy. One of the guidinglights behind the Ridgecrest Vet-erans Stand Downs, Coy recentlygave the Daily Independent anupdate on what's new for veteransin the area.Survey results are in and “every-

thing came out fine” at the Veter-ans Stand Down this September,Coy said. The third annual StandDown was the biggest yet, at leastin terms of veteran attendance.Roughly 244 veterans attended,along with 57 providers. “It was areally good showing of local or-ganizations that had something tooffer the veterans,” Coy said.

JESSICA WESTON/DAILY INDEPENDENTNick Coy at thethird annual Vet-erans Stand Downin September.


John J. LeeU.S. Army

Kenneth LumbleyU.S. Navy - Retired

1954 - 1974

National Defense (One Star), MeritoriousUnit Commendation, Vietnam

Campaign Medal, Armed ForcesExpeditionary Medal, Good ConductAwards (3), Vietnam Service Medal

Capt. Irwin I. “Bud” ShullU.S. Navy - Sea Bee - Retired

22 Years Service

WWII Veteran

William Wagner, Jr.U.S. Navy - Deceased

30 Years Service

WWII Victory MedalNavy Commendation

Navy Achievement MedalGood Conduct

Vietnam Gallantry Cross

Lloyd F. FreemanU.S. Army

Richard WaltersU.S. Army - National Guard -Honorably Discharged

4 Years Service

206 Signal Co., Ft. Gordon, GATours Puerto Rico, Japan, Korea

Grace Evangeline ReinkeU.S. Marine Corps

Women's Reserve - Deceased

1945 - 1946

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The five-hour event also featured a new thematic layout with similarproviders grouped together. This year's Stand Down also featured more qualityservices and more employers than in previous years. Coy said he is working onplans for a Veterans' Job Fair sometime in the future but it is “still in the plan-ning stages.”One outcome of the latest Stand Down is Coy's attempt to start up a local

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter.“Now we're looking into getting the DAV started,” he said. “I've been in touch

with four to five people that are part of the DAV in California.” Coy said the group has “gotten the starter packet in, we're basically going

over the initial information. Now it's a matter of gathering people that are in-terested in being part of it, signing them up and getting them in the ranks.Once we've got that started, reps from the offices will work with us and get usestablished.”Coy said it takes a “minimum 25 to 50 to establish the chapter.” Fees vary.The group is fairly inclusive, Coy said. “The guideline on it is: if you were in-

jured in war, you qualify. You don't have to prove you were injured. They don'tbelieve in being exclusive and some people don't have all the proof they need.They pretty much take them at their word.”As an organization, it is “way different from VFW and the legion,” Coy said,

adding that those organizations are good organizations. “We won't have abuilding.”DAV provides advocacy for vets, he said. “They do a lot of one on one, help

the guys to get them to the places they need to be to get the help they need.They work more one-on-one to get things accomplished, instead of [the veter-ans] being numbers, they have a relationship with the person.“They help people file claims.”

In addition, he said, “they train members to become a chapter service officer;they become certified.”Making it easy for veterans to reach out is important, Coy said. “I run into

people who are from Vietnam who still haven't talked to people.”It's a journey that Coy knows well. “I am a veteran of Vietnam, and I hated

the way things were done when we came home, and when the war started re-cently, I said, 'That's not going to happen again,'” he said.“The Stand Down came about because as a group when we got together the

first thing we said was, 'OK, what do we need in Ridgecrest?'”The first Stand Down was done on a limited budget. For the second, a

fundraiser at Tommy T's surprised everyone by making $5,000. And the thirdStand Down was the most successful yet.Veterans need support from other vets, he said. “One of the things I found

out is that a lot of times a veteran will only talk to another veteran, and that'sthe whole purpose of veterans running these committees and these organiza-tions, so they can get and talk to the veterans about what they need and helpthem get it.”Coy said the Stand Downs are designed to help veterans with a range of

needs. “They can sit there and talk to each other if that's all they want to do, orthey can look for a job ... it is worthwhile, it is worth our time to do this.“We can't ask people to cover our back in these wars and then say, 'OK,

thanks. Bye.' We have to sit with them. We have to take care of them. Not takecare of them, help them to take care of themselves.”In other news, he said, the Veterans Advisory Council is currently having a

membership drive. “We're trying to expand our ranks.”The group has a high profile locally, but Coy said they can use some new

members. “We need a new secretary and a new treasurer so we need someone


Richard A. FacchianoU.S. Navy

Christopher MillanU.S. Navy

3 Years Service

Douglas F. FreemanU.S. Navy

Sheryl ScanlonU.S. Navy - Discharged

1981 - 1986

Neil Jerome ElmquistU.S. Army - Retired

1945-46

WWII Victory MedalExpert Sharp Shooter Medal

Good Conduct Medal

Robert Sterling HollyU.S. Navy - Deceased

3 Years Service

Served in Borneo during WW2Machinist Mate 2nd Class

Richard FreemanU.S. Air Force - Air National Guard

6 Years Service

Air Force Good Conduct Medal,Air Force Overseas Service Long TourRibbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit

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to take those positions and weneed new members,” he said.“We're meeting once a month

right now,” he said. The group'snext meeting is Nov. 10.He said the group is also “trying

to look at different avenues thatwe can get established better andbe a part of.”The group will also have a booth

at the Balsam Street Fair associat-ed with November's inaugural Pet-roglyph Festival, Coy said.Whatever the group's plans,

however, Coy said his commitmentto the vets remains the same. Heemphasized that veterans whomissed the Stand Down can stillcall him now. “I still talk to theveterans; they call and I try to an-swer their questions the best Ican.”For more information, contact

Nick Coy 760-608-1484, [email protected], or visit www.ridgecrest-cavac.org. �

FILE PHOTONavy veteranJohn Demuch-brum talks withJamie Maxwell,Katherine Allenand KristenCoster of theVFW.


Robert Garwood HollyU.S. Navy

4 Years Service

One tour on the carrier USSConstellation in Vietnam

Aviation Machinist Mate, 2nd Class

Krista MakiU.S. Army

1998 - 2001

Specialist e-4

Chris HinzoU.S. Marine Corps

4 Years Service

Capt. Brian KlinkerU.S. Marine Corps

8 Years Service

Vietnam Combat Service 3 StarsPresidential Citation

SrA Michael S. GossettU.S. Air Force

101st Airborne Div.

1st Sergeant James CarrU.S. Army - Retired

21 Years of Service

Meritorious Service Medal with OLC Army Commendation Medal with OLC

Good Conduct Medal 6 AwardsArmy Of Occupation Medal

Nuclear Power Plant Operator Badge

Tom McCoyU.S. Marine Corps

1951 - 1954

Korea Serv. U.N. MedalSeveral other medals

Anthony GutierrezU.S. Marine Corps - Active

1991 - Present

National Defense MedalGlobal War on Terrorism ServiceMedal, Navy and Marine Corps

Commendation Medal

Thanks to all of the bravemen and women who selflessly

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Last continuously serving draftee retires after 42 years by Staff Sgt. Reshema Sherlock

CAMP RED CLOUD, South Korea — As the cold wind blows on a crisp andcalm morning in South Korea, a voice echoes, Get Ready! Get Set! Begin!Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ralph E. Rigby executes the commands as he pre-

pares for his final Army Physical Fitness Test, a test which he has devotedly tak-en for the last 42 years.Rigby, a native of Auburn, New York, began his military service when he was

drafted, in 1972, during the Vietnam era. Today, he is known as the last continu-ously serving draftee on active duty in the U.S. Army.

WHERE IT ALL BEGANAs a young boy, Rigby always had a love for vehicles. He would walk around

carrying any tool he thought could assist someone who was having car issues.Rigby had just started his own mechanic shop when he received a draft notice.At the young age of 19, joining the Army was far from his life plans. He was

clueless as to what would be in store for him.His first response to the notice was, "I don't have to put up with this! I can

just move to Canada like everyone else, and avoid all of this," he said jokingly.On the other hand, his mom, Dorothy Rigby, wasn't going to allow this to hap-pen.

PAK, CHINU, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION PAOMaj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division, pres-ents Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ralph E. Rigby an encased flag during his retirement cer-emony on Camp Red Cloud, South Korea.


Sean T. StrattonU.S. Navy - Retired

1985 - 1996

Gerald RogersU.S. Air Force

1943 - 1964

Pacific TheaterFlight Engineer

Sean CallahanU.S. Marine Corp

1981 - 2001

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Warren J. Hageman U.S. Army - Deceased

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Her exact words to him were, "No Way! You are not a quitter," she said. "Wedo not quit in this family."Dorothy was scared that her son had to serve, but her daily prayers reassured

her that he would come back home safely. With his mother's advice, Rigby setout on his military journey."I took my mother's words and kept on going," said Rigby. "After all, being

drafted was the closest I have come to winning the lottery."

THROUGHOUT THE YEARSUpon processing through his local Military Entry Processing Station, he was

assigned to Fort Dix, New Jersey, for basic training. After training, he attendedthe United States Army Engineer School at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as a powergeneration equipment repairman. Although he was drafted during the Vietnamera, he was fortunate to not have to deploy there. Instead, his first assignmentwas to Kwachon, South Korea.Rigby recalled a message the president of the United States at the time, Presi-

dent Richard M. Nixon, ordered to all draftees.It read, "All draftees would be out of the Army and be home by Thanksgiving,"

said Rigby. In his mind, he had other plans.

Instead, he signed a waiver electing to remain on active service. He enjoyedhis first assignment so much that he decided to extend his tour. After being pro-moted to sergeant first class, with less than 10 years in service, Rigby joined theranks of the Warrant Officer Corps.Throughout his military career, Rigby has served in numerous positions to in-

clude power generator equipment repairman, platoon sergeant, engineer equip-ment maintenance supervisor, maintenance technician and ground supportmaintenance technician. Rigby, who now serves as the senior ordnance logisticsofficer in the 2nd Infantry Division, on Camp Red Cloud, is responsible for mak-ing sure the division's equipment is fully functional, as well as ensuring all vehi-cles assigned to the division are ready to "Fight Tonight.""I love what I do, knowing that I am able to work with all the brigades, while

still getting the opportunity to mentor officers and junior enlisted Soldiers," saidRigby.Rigby believes he has made a positive impact on the lives of the Soldiers who

have worked for him. He has a lot to offer, and he ensures he uses his vastknowledge and extensive experience when helping Soldiers.Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jacqueline Fitch, Army Sustainment Command Lo-

gistics Support Team chief, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and former co-workerof Rigby remembers Rigby as "fiercely loyal, and his work ethic as tireless. His


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attention to detail is uncanny, and his dedication to the mission can never bequestioned," said Fitch. "He exemplifies the value of selfless service."Rigby's love for maintenance will spark a conversation with anyone who

shares the same passion as him."He would walk into anyone's motor pool and start talking," said Chief War-

rant Officer 3 Jefferson Whipp, Support Operations Maintenance chief, 1916thSupport Battalion, Fort Irwin, California. "He was always trying to resolve somekind of maintenance issue. He is very involved and hardworking."

BIDDING FAREWELL"It is with heartfelt thanks and our utmost appreciation that we thank Chief

Rigby for his service, and wish him the best of luck in his well deserved retire-ment," said Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Vandal, commanding general of the 2nd In-fantry Division, and guest speaker at the ceremony. "Chief, you have truly been abargain for the American people and our Army; a giver who has sacrificed muchfor the sake of our nation."In a packed room filled with fellow U.S. and Republic of Korea Soldiers, com-

munity leaders, and family members, Rigby, looked on as the crowd expressedtheir gratitude and support with a standing ovation for his 42 years of militaryservice.

Today, Rigby, not only celebrated almost half of a century in the U.S. Army,but he also celebrated his 62nd birthday."Everyone thinks they're here to celebrate my retirement. Guess what? You're

really here to celebrate my birthday. It's my birthday, and you're at my party,"Rigby said.The crowd sang happy birthday as he cut his cake.

LIFE AFTER RETIREMENTThe Army turned out to be a great career choice for Rigby, and has afforded

him many opportunities. Unfortunately, he has to let it go."It's mandatory to get old, but only optional to grow up," said Rigby. "The

Army has allowed me to travel and see things that I would have never seen oth-erwise. For that, I am thankful."Rigby flashed back to 1972, same country, different location, where it all be-

gan 42 years ago and said, "If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would.I've watched Korea grow, and I've watched it grow immensely. I've been a part ofhistory ... I've witnessed firsthand the strengthening of the U.S.-[Republic ofKorea] alliance," said Rigby.Rigby, who has no plans to retire completely, will make Fayetteville, North

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13 Years Service

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SAN DIEGO — Survivors of the Battle of Leyte Gulf shared their experiencesduring the 70th anniversary reunion with friends and family in San Diego fromOct. 22 to Oct. 26.

Leyte Gulf survivors from the 13 ships that made up the "Taffy 3" commemo-rated Sailors that were lost during the Battle of Samar, a critical battle within theBattle of Leyte Gulf.

"We've had a reunion every year now," said Don Kurtze, a survivor assigned toUSS Fanshaw Bay (CVE 70). "I've only missed one, and only because I was at theMayo Clinic taking care of colon cancer."

A dozen midshipmen from the Naval Academy, Class of 2015, attended theevent to pay their respects and take the opportunity to speak to the survivorsfirsthand.

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Survivors shared their experiences and answered questions during an open fo-rum in the ballroom at a local hotel.

"I think it's the ultimate compliment to these Sailors from World War II toknow that these future officers want to take their experience and carry it for-ward," said James D. Hornfischer, a guest speaker and author of 'The Last Standof the Tin Can Sailors'.

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a component of the Army.A hearse carrying Bernier's remains arrived from Great Falls, Montana, at ap-proximately 2 p.m., escorted by motorcycles from Montana's Patriot Guard Riders.A color guard from the American Legion Post #51 in Augusta, joined by other veter-ans from around the state, lined the entrance and welcomed the hearse into thecemetery.The honor guard carried Bernier's American flag-draped casket from the hearseto his final resting place. Chaplain (Col.) Kenneth DuVall, the Montana NationalGuard’s state chaplain, officiated the ceremony and led the gathering of approxi-mately 100 people in comforting words and prayer.Malmstrom AFB's honor guard fired three salutary volleys with crisp precision to-


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waiting for his return and wondering about his fate."To me, he was a hero," Jones said. "I really wish I could have met him."Jones only knows Bernier through stories and anecdotes, and a single photograph

of him wearing his Army uniform. Her uncle was tall and well-liked, she said, andwas known by his nickname 'Laddie.'"He was a real character," Jones said. "He liked to joke."Bernier was born in 1915 in Augusta and attended Montana State University. He

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dence was excavated from the site between 2008 and 2011 by teams from Joint Pris-oner of War/Missing In Action Accounting Command (JPAC). Bernier's remainswere positively identified earlier this year by scientists from JPAC and the ArmedForces DNA Identification Laboratory using circumstantial evidence and forensicidentification tools including mitochondrial DNA that matched Bernier's cousins.The Army contacted Jones in 2011 and asked her if she was willing to accept heruncle's remains once they were positively identified, she said. It would be an honor,she told them. Jones renewed her pledge each year, waiting patiently for final affir-mation. In June, she received the news that Bernier had been accounted for."I couldn't believe it," she said. "I was so amazed and so happy. 'Oh my gosh, we're

bringing him home!'"Bernier was eligible for interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Jones said.That didn't feel right to her, and Jones opted to make local arrangements instead."He was a Montana boy and he had never gone to Washington, D.C., as far as Iknow," she said. "He never got to come home so it just seemed like the best thingwas to take him home."An Army dignified transfer team delivered Bernier's remains to Billings Logan In-ternational Airport in Billings, Montana, Sept. 17. Bernier was escorted by motorcy-clists to a funeral home in Great Falls that evening."Everybody has been so helpful, and everybody wants to get involved," Jones said.


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"The Masonic Lodge is sending people, the Army is sending people, the Air Force issending people, and I think that is just really nice. I don't think you can have toomany people to honor him."Malmstrom's participation in the ceremony allowed the Air Force to pay its re-

spects to a fallen hero. It also reminded Airmen of their heritage: The 90th MissileWing's 90th Operations Group and 321st Missile Squadron at F.E. Warren AirForce Base, Wyoming, continue the lineage of Bernier's bombardment group andsquadron. The 90th MW is one of the 341st Missile Wing's two sister intercontinen-tal ballistic missile wings assigned to 20th Air force.Most importantly, the ceremony firmly reassured Airmen that the nation is firmly

committed to the return of all of its missing warriors. Nearly 1,500 Airmen are stillunaccounted for from various conflicts. There are more than 83,000 Americans stillunaccounted for across the Department of Defense."It took a long time to bring him home, but America never forgot," said Maj. Gen.

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