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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Trent Davis, Chief of Chaplains for the U.S. Air Force, Col. James Hendrick, Command Chaplain for Pacific Air Forces, and Chief Master Sgt. Tabitha Harris, Religious Affairs Career Field Manager, present memorial roses and a wreath during an anniversary ceremony of Operation Kiddy Car at Gwangju, Republic of Korea, Dec. 18, 2025. During Operation Kiddy Car, Lt. Col. Russell Blaisdell, a chaplain, and Staff Sgt. Merle Strang commandeered several trucks at the port of Incheon, transporting more than 1,000 children to an air base in Gimpo, where they boarded 16 Douglas C-54 Skymasters and were evacuated to Jeju. The actions of Blaisdell and Strang exemplified courage, compassion, and decisive leadership in the face of crisis, showcasing the core mission of the Chaplain Corps by safeguarding innocent lives amid chaos and uncertainty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua DeGuzman)
| Date Taken: | 12.18.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.07.2026 23:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9470964 |
| VIRIN: | 251218-F-DP685-1218 |
| Resolution: | 4752x3394 |
| Size: | 3.61 MB |
| Location: | GWANGJU, KR |
| Web Views: | 13 |
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