Air Force honors fallen comrade

Technical Sgt. Paul Barone presents the American flag to Chun Cho, Staff Sgt. Ho Tak “William” Leung’s mother during funeral services March 31, 2012.

Air Force honors fallen comrade

Members of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, a “total force honor guard” comprised of Air Force military members from Los Angeles and Edwards Air Force Bases and March Air Reserve Base, stand alongside Staff Sgt. Ho Tak “William” Leung’s cousins Krystal Chu, holding the photo, and Sofi Lam. Air Force photo by Joe Juarez.

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Holocaust survivor Regina Hirsch recounts her terrifying experiences and the miracle of survival to the group gathered to listen to her speak during the Space and Missile Systems Center Holocaust Memorial Observance, April 12. Ms Hirsch endured beatings and hunger and witness torture and murder of Jews, including her own family, during the Holocaust. (Photo by Joe Juarez)

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Tech. Sgt. Nancy Connell (center), 61 MDOS, is selected as the 2009 Air Force Space Command’s Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer during the AFSPC Outstanding Airmen of the Year competition at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 9. Gen. C. Robert Kehler (left), AFSPC commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Todd Small presented the award. Tech. Sgt. Connell will now advance to compete against MAJCOMS winners for the AF Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Other members representing SMC at the AFSPC level competition in other categories were: CGO – Capt. Nicholas Feranec, GPSW; First Shirt – Master Sgt. Tom Martin, 61 MSG; SNCO – Senior Master Sgt. Tony Frazier, 61 SFS; and Airman – Staff Sgt. Veronica Ahumada, 61 MDOS. (Photo by Tech. Sgt, Matthew Lohr, AFSPC/PAC)

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The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West’s brass band stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., performs at the Child Development Center, during their visit to Los Angeles AFB, Dec. 16. The band played holiday music at multiple venues and work areas throughout the base to spread some holiday cheer. (Photo by Atiba S. Copeland)

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Santa makes his holiday debut during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held at Fort McArthur in San Pedro, Calif., Dec. 4. Other festivities included snow day with children's play area covered with more than 20 tons of man-made snow, two 50-ft. sled runs and a holiday story reading by Col. Anita Latin, 61st Air Base Wing commander. (Photo by Atiba S. Copeland)