Retired Staff Sgt. Katie Conkling, World War II veteran, talks with Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, at her 103rd birthday celebration Jan. 18, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of Team McConnell got to hear Conkling’s story and enjoy some cake and refreshments with the veteran.

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