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Col. Cory Damon surprises WWII veteran Katie Conkling with her birthday cake at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2024. Sworn in just nine months following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Katie found herself stationed at Hickam Field in Hawaii. She vividly recalls tending to wounded soldiers during her military service. After her time in the military, Katie married a B-26 pilot and became a mother of two. Later in life, she pursued a career as a pilot, engaged in braille transcription, and even took up beekeeping. Katie attributes her strong foundation to her military experience and believes that everyone should have the opportunity to undergo such an experience. As Katie celebrates her 103rd birthday today, we extend our heartfelt wishes and express sincere gratitude for her dedicated service. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
| Date Taken: | 01.18.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 01.25.2024 12:05 |
| Photo ID: | 8203636 |
| VIRIN: | 240118-F-YR448-1281 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 6.51 MB |
| Location: | MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KANSAS, US |
| Web Views: | 78 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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