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    Air Force officials honor retired Col. Richard E. Cole [Image 7 of 7]

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    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is standing at a wooden podium, wearing a light blue surgical mask, apparently delivering remarks at a formal military ceremony. Behind him are multiple flags including the U.S. flag, a U.S. Air Force flag, and what appears to be a flag with a blue star. Red floral arrangements are visible to the left of the podium.

    JBSA -RANDOLPH, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    09.07.2021

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry 

    502d Air Base Wing

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Elliot Chal, grandson of retired Col. Richard E. Cole, recites a poem during a memorial service for retired Col. Richard E. Cole, Sept. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Following the memorial service, Air Force Honor Guard members performed a 3-volley salute at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for Cole; who retired from the U.S. Air Force Dec. 31, 1996, as a command pilot with more than 5,000 flight hours in 30 different aircraft, more than 250 combat missions and more than 500 combat hours. Before his death at age 103, Cole was the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Preston Cherry)

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    Date Taken: 09.07.2021
    Date Posted: 09.07.2021 21:25
    Photo ID: 6821852
    VIRIN: 210907-F-EQ149-0055
    Resolution: 4721x3338
    Size: 1.28 MB
    Location: JBSA -RANDOLPH, TEXAS, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    A young man in a dark suit and gold tie is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone, reading from papers during what appears to be a formal ceremony or event. Behind him stands a U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues uniform with visible rank insignia, ribbons, and badges. An audience is visible in the foreground, suggesting this is an official or commemorative occasion.
    A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is standing at a wooden podium, wearing a light blue surgical mask, apparently delivering remarks at a formal military ceremony. Behind him are multiple flags including the U.S. flag, a U.S. Air Force flag, and what appears to be a flag with a blue star. Red floral arrangements are visible to the left of the podium.

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