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Santa Maria Memorial Day Ceremony 2023

Members of the Santa Maria community watch on as Mr. Michael Stadnick, Santa Maria Valley Veterans Honor Guard commander, gives opening remarks during a Memorial Day ceremony in Santa Maria, Calif., May 29, 2023. Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, commemorates the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the United States. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Quijas)
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Airman and Santa Maria Local Saves a Life

Master Sgt. Ashley J. Carter, 30th Medical Group first sergeant (center), presents the Diamond Sharp Award to Airman 1st Class Cinthia Cortes (left), 30th Medical Group aerospace medical technician at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 14, 2022. The Diamond Sharp Award is given to and recognizes exemplary Airmen and Guardians who go above and beyond in their daily lives. Cortes received the award for her quick action heroic efforts to help save an injured motorcyclist’s life while exiting Highway 101 in Santa Maria, Calif. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiarra Sibley)
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Allan Hancock College Football Military Appreciation Game

The Allan Hancock College Bulldogs plays against the Bakersfield College Renegades at Allan Hancock Stadium Nov. 13, 2021, Santa Maria, Calif. The college showed their appreciation by welcoming military members, veterans and their families to watch the football game for free. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Tiarra Sibley)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Jessica Spitler, 30th Medical Group commander speaks at a ceremony commemorating Veterans Day at Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, CA., Nov. 11, 2021. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)
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People gather to celebrate Veterans Day at Santa Maria Cemetery, Santa Maria, CA., Nov. 11, 2021. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)
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U.S. Space Force Col. David Rickards, Space Launch Delta 30 director of staff, spoke to veterans in appreciation for their service at the Veterans Memorial Building in Lompoc, Calif., Nov. 11, 2021. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rocio Romo)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Vandenberg service members contributed over 60 letters, emails, and notes recognizing 1st Lt. Charles Dever contained in silver and black folders on Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta, Calif. The silver and black were chosen to represent Dever’s honorary United States Space Force Membership. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Katie Cashin)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Col. Anthony Mastalir, 30th Space Wing Commander, recognizes Lt. Charles Dever for his time in service, during Dever’s 105 birthday celebration Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Lt. Col. Sean Ianacone, Second Range Operations Squadron, speaks during Lt. Charles Dever’s 105th birthday celebration Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta. Ianacone presented Dever with a 2nd ROPS poster. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Charles Dever smiles while holding his “105” cap before eating his birthday cake at Mariposa at Ellwood Shores assisted living facility on Sep. 20, 2020, in Goleta, Calif. The cake was provided by his family as part of a grand surprise birthday recognition. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Cashin)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Charles Dever on his wedding day after he commissioned on March 15, 1943. The B-24 Liberator heavy bomb squadron was trained by the Third Air Force. The group deployed to Egypt, Lybia, Tunisia, and played a major role in attacking the Nazi-controlled oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. (Courtesy photo)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Charles Dever soon after enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1941. “Aerial combat was like playing a giant pinball machine. Neither side was especially trying to kill the other, but each was trying to disable the other’s machine. It was as though we were flying against our second cousins, as a lot of us were just a few generations removed from Germany. So, it amounted to who could win the game,” said Dever in a newsletter from the 98th Bombardment Squadron. (Courtesy photo)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Lt. Charles Dever holds the folded United States Flag Sep. 20, 2020 at Mariposa at Ellwood Shores assisted living while supported by his family. The flag is significant to Devers, as he reflected in the 98th Bomb Group alumni newsletter, The Pyramidiers, “The American flag flew over the building was such a great sight to see, especially since we were so far from home.” (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Harrower)
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VAFB honors WWII Vet on 105th birthday as honorary SF member

Lt. Charles Devers, supported by family members, stands from his wheelchair to accept an American Flag presented by the Vandenberg Air Force Base honor guard Sept. 20, 2020, in Goleta. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Patrick A Harrower)
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