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    Air Guardsman returns home to western Alaska for retirement celebration [Image 13 of 34]

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    A large community gathering is taking place inside what appears to be a school gymnasium or cafeteria with yellow walls. The space is filled with adults and children of what appears to be an Indigenous/Alaska Native community, gathered together for what looks like a school or community event. Colorful motivational text is painted on the walls including words like 'Help,' 'Activity,' 'Movement,' and 'Participation.'

    KIPNUK, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    11.09.2018

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Balinda ONeal 

    Alaska National Guard   

    A retirement ceremony is held for Master Sgt. Ella Doak, with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing, after more than 24 years of dedicated service to the state and nation at the Kipnuk School in Kipnuk, Alaska, Nov. 9, 2018. Alaska Army Guard Col. Wayne Don, deputy chief of staff for operations, presided over the ceremony presenting Doak with a U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, certificate of appreciation for service in the Armed Forces of the Unites States signed by President Donald Trump, and a certificate of retirement. Doak will effectively retire as a U.S. Air Force master sergeant on January 1, 2019. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Balinda O’Neal Dresel)

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    Date Taken: 11.09.2018
    Date Posted: 11.14.2018 18:39
    Photo ID: 4902124
    VIRIN: 181109-Z-CA180-1022
    Resolution: 4032x3024
    Size: 3.63 MB
    Location: KIPNUK, ALASKA, US
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