Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, 55th Wing command chief, thanks Gail Farrell, a 93-year old World War II and Korean War veteran who flew 21 missions as a tail gunner in the B-17 Flying Fortress, for his service after a medal presentation ceremony at the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School Feb. 8, 2018. Col. Mike Manion, 55th Wing commander, presented Farrell with an Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters; the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; and the Honorable Service Lapel Button,

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Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, 55th Wing command chief, thanks Gail Farrell, a 93-year old World War II and Korean War veteran who flew 21 missions as a tail gunner in the B-17 Flying Fortress, for his service after a medal presentation ceremony at the James M. McCoy Airman Leadership School Feb. 8, 2018. Col. Mike Manion, 55th Wing commander, presented Farrell with an Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters; the European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; and the Honorable Service Lapel Button, WWII. ( Air Force photo by Zachary Hada)

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