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    Katie Conkling Celebrates Her 103rd Birthday with McConnell Air Force Base [Image 3 of 3]

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    Katie Conkling Celebrates Her 103rd Birthday with McConnell Air Force Base

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KANSAS, UNITED STATES

    01.18.2024

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed 

    22nd Air Refueling Wing

    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)

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    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

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