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To the right of Medical Lake High School’s main entrance, stands a giant blue spruce tree and a granite memorial for Capt. Donovan K. Walters, United States Air Force, missing in action. A rededication ceremony was held Oct. 15, 2015, at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Wash. to unveil the new plaque, Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Christian Pugh, 92nd ARW command chief, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district and Lt. Col. (ret.) Lynn Beens, U.S. Air Force, were in attendance during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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To the right of Medical Lake High School’s main entrance, stands a giant blue spruce tree and a granite memorial for Capt. Donovan K. Walters, United States Air Force, missing in action. A rededication ceremony was held Oct. 15, 2015, at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Wash. to unveil the new plaque, Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Christian Pugh, 92nd ARW command chief, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, U.S. Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district and Lt. Col. (ret.) Lynn Beens, U.S. Air Force, were in attendance during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, salutes while taps is played during a rededication memorial ceremony for Capt. Donovan Walters Oct. 15, 2015 at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Wash. The Jonas Babcock Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsored the event which replaced the stolen faceplate with a recessed granite plate, in hopes that this will be the final re-dedication of the memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, salutes while taps is played during a rededication memorial ceremony for Capt. Donovan Walters Oct. 15, 2015 at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Wash. The Jonas Babcock Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, sponsored the event which replaced the stolen faceplate with a recessed granite plate, in hopes that this will be the final re-dedication of the memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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Christine Walters Chrispen, Capt. Donovan Walters’ daughter, receives a folded American flag from Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, during a memorial rededication ceremony Oct. 15, 2015, at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Wash. The ceremony was held to replace a brass faceplate that was stolen from the memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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Christine Walters Chrispen, Capt. Donovan Walters’ daughter, receives a folded American flag from Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, during a memorial rededication ceremony Oct. 15, 2015, at Medical Lake High School in Medical Lake, Wash. The ceremony was held to replace a brass faceplate that was stolen from the memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
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The Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery plan lays out the location of the aircraft and the equipment utilized in the CDDAR training Oct. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The CDDAR team consisted of 12 Airmen and was led by Master Sgt. Simon Fancher, 92nd Maintenance Squadron periodic inspection chief. (Courtesy photo)
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92nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen stack airbags in preparation for a Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft lift Oct. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The CDDAR training utilized AMS 26-type airbags. These airbags can support approximately 26 tons per bag.   (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)
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92nd Maintenance Squadron Airmen lay out synthetic dunnage in preparation for a Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery training lift Oct. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Airmen created platforms using synthetic dunnage in four separate locations under the aircraft. The platforms were of various heights, depending on the section of the aircraft they supported. After the platforms were constructed, the team then laid pallets and finally airbags on top of the platforms.  (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)
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Senior Airman Eric Brown, 92nd Maintenance Squadron aero repair journeyman, conducts the pre-use inspection of the MC-7 air cart which supplies air to the airbags during the Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery training lift Oct. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The CDDAR proficiency training simulated a scenario in which a KC-135 Stratotanker made contact with the ground without the nose landing gear extended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Richardson)
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Staff Sgt. Matthew Stead, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, goes over a topographical map with Cub Scouts from Pack 340 Oct. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The day started with a guided tour of the exhibits lab on the SERE side of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Staff Sgt. Keith Schmidt, 22nd Training Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialist, speaks with Cub Scouts from Pack 340 about different types of plants one can eat in the wilderness Oct. 9, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Some concerns while in the field are staying dry and repelling insects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Victor Hugo, former 446th Military Air Wing command chief, retired in 1992 at the age of 60 the oldest age one is allowed to serve while enlisted in the reserves. Hugo served as the 446th MAW Command Chief from 1988 to 1992. (Courtesy photo)
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Victor Hugo, former 446th Military Air Wing command chief, started out his Air Force career in 1951 by attending basic military training at what was then Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio; Texas. Once at Fairchild, Hugo was assigned to the 92nd Bomb Wing's 92nd Field Maintenance Squadron until March of 1995. (Courtesy photo)
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Victor Hugo, former 446th Military Air Wing command chief, started out his Air Force career in 1951 by attending basic military training at what was then Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio; Texas. "When we graduated we were really looking forward to getting to an Air Force base," said Hugo. "We were stationed at Fairchild, and it was just like going home." Hugo stands with the then 92nd Bombardment Wing sign. (Courtesy photo)
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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Victor Hugo, former 446th Military Air Wing command chief, started out his Air Force career in 1951 by attending basic military training at what was then Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio; Texas. "At the time, we didn't even have an official Air Force uniform," said Hugo. "We were still transitioning from the Army Air Corps to the United States Air Force." Hugo is seen here in his former Air Force uniform. (Courtesy photo)
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