World War II veterans depart after Pearl Harbor 75th commemoration events [Image 13 of 14]

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES

12.09.2016

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle      

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

Former Navy Chief Petty Officer Howard Bender, a World War II veteran and native of Mission Viejo, Calif., speaks with fellow Navy service members prior to boarding an honor flight back to Los Angeles at the Honolulu International Airport, Dec. 9, 2016. More than 100 World War II veterans, including Pearl Harbor survivors, participated in remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served during Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific Theater. Dec. 7, 2016, marked the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle)

• Date Taken: 12.09.2016
• Date Posted: 12.09.2016 19:07
• Photo ID: 3047689
• VIRIN: 161209-G-XD768-013
• Resolution: 4912x6678
• Size: 2.26 MB
• Location: HONOLULU, HI, US
• Hometown: MISSION VIEJO, CA, US