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    Col. LaFave receives Legion of Merit award [Image 15 of 25]

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    A formal U.S. Air Force military ceremony taking place on a raised stage, likely in an aircraft hangar. An officer in dress blues is pinning a medal or decoration onto a service member wearing Air Force digital camouflage (ABU) uniform. Additional personnel in dress blues are present on stage, including a female officer reading from a document.

    KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES

    09.14.2013

    Photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek 

    403rd Wing

    Maj. Gen. Wallace W. "Wade" Farris Jr., 22nd Air Force commander, presents Col. Craig L. LaFave, 403rd Wing vice commander, with the Legion of Merit award at Keesler AFB, Miss. Sep. 14, 2013. The award was presented for LaFave's leadership and accomplishments while fulfilling the role of interim commander during the former 403rd Wing commander's deployment in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2013
    Date Posted: 01.26.2017 14:13
    Photo ID: 3124767
    VIRIN: 130914-F-WF462-070
    Resolution: 1709x2784
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    Location: KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MISSISSIPPI, US
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