![A group of approximately 14 people pose together for a group photo in what appears to be an indoor lobby or reception area. One individual is wearing a military dress uniform with visible medals and insignia, while another person holds an orange award or recognition item. The gathering appears to be a formal or semi-formal occasion, possibly an award ceremony or recognition event.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9781848/1000w_q95.jpg "A Decade of Strength: Retired Air Force Col. "Kato" Martinez Shares Story of Resilience with Team Andersen")
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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Melchizedek “Kato” Martinez and his family take a picture with the Team Andersen Spouses’ Club at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 16, 2026. Through his family’s experience following the 2016 Brussels Airport terrorist attack, Martinez shared lessons on grief, healing, leadership and the importance of taking care of one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kevin McCormick Jr.)
| Date Taken: | 06.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.30.2026 02:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9781848 |
| VIRIN: | 260616-F-VO394-1065 |
| Resolution: | 4328x2880 |
| Size: | 1.7 MB |
| Location: | ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU |
| Web Views: | 13 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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![A group of approximately 14 people pose together for a group photo in what appears to be an indoor lobby or reception area. One individual is wearing a military dress uniform with visible medals and insignia, while another person holds an orange award or recognition item. The gathering appears to be a formal or semi-formal occasion, possibly an award ceremony or recognition event.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9781848/75x75_q95.jpg "A Decade of Strength: Retired Air Force Col. "Kato" Martinez Shares Story of Resilience with Team Andersen")
![A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is delivering a speech or briefing to an audience in a theater-style auditorium. He is holding a microphone and gesturing with his right hand, standing in front of a large projection screen displaying the Department of the Air Force seal. Audience members in military combat uniforms are visible on both sides of the aisle.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9781851/75x75_q95.jpg "A Decade of Strength: Retired Air Force Col. "Kato" Martinez Shares Story of Resilience with Team Andersen")
![A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blue uniform is delivering a speech at a podium during what appears to be a military ceremony or change of command event. The setting features distinctive red horse sculptures and Air Force flags, suggesting this may be associated with a Red Horse Squadron unit. The venue appears to be an aircraft hangar or similar large military facility.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9781855/75x75_q95.jpg "A Decade of Strength: Retired Air Force Col. "Kato" Martinez Shares Story of Resilience with Team Andersen")
![A U.S. Air Force officer in dress blues is addressing a large audience of military personnel and some civilians in what appears to be a hangar or large indoor facility. The speaker stands at a podium on a stage decorated with a prominent red bear or animal mascot statue and flanked by the U.S. flag and Air Force flags. This appears to be a formal military ceremony, likely a change of command or unit activation event.](https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2606/9781865/75x75_q95.jpg "A Decade of Strength: Retired Air Force Col. "Kato" Martinez Shares Story of Resilience with Team Andersen")
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