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Commemorative Air Force

This week, I met the only surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Woody Williams earned the Medal of Honor for his actions at Iwo Jima.From his bio on the Department of Defense website:”Williams had initially been one of several demolition sergeants, but by Feb. 23, 1945, he was the only one left. So, he bravely…

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This weekend, the Commemorative Air Force is hosting a display of World War II airplanes at Executive Airport in Dallas. The Commemorative Air Force moved its headquarters here a couple years ago, presenting me with a rich, new source of photo opportunities.For instance, I now have a photo of myself being yelled at by General George Patton.The Commemorative…

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