U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Nick Kibbey visits the Defense Pow/MIA Accounting Agency to receive his grandfather's remains. Air Force Col. Richard A. Kibbey was reported missing in action on a rescue and recovery mission over North Vietnam. He was accounted for on Aug. 6, 2018. The remains will be transported to Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, where he will be buried with full military honors. DPAA conducts global search, recovery, and laboratory operations to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amara Timberlake)
08.22.2018 | Story by <a href="/portfolio/1210735/tyler-thompson">Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson</a>
Crisp white uniforms contrast the verdant green sea of the cemetery. Some of them bear ceremonial rifles while the rest gather under a small awning, standing at perfect attention. A wall of silver-haired veterans render a somber salute, the medals stippling their hats gleaming under the noon-day sun. A family of three sits in the front of the crowd as the white uniforms float a flag-draped casket. On command, the six Sailors set the casket in...
