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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Guzman, 100th Force Support Squadron Professional Development Center noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks during a briefing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2023. A part of the team that won Air Force PDC of the Year, Guzman helped facilitate more than 600 individual courses. (Courtesy Photo)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

Pieces of the B-17 Flying Fortress “Little Boy Blue” are on display following a memorial ceremony near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, July 19, 2024. The plane crashed during World War II, July 19, 1944, in a farmer’s field, killing almost all its crew – only two survived. Families of all the crew members attended the ceremony and unveiling of the memorial, along with Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, who laid a wreath to honor the Airmen who perished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Staton, left, former 100th Operations Group senior enlisted leader, and Maj. Scott Platow, 351st Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, both Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, hold a recovered aircraft part from a B-17 Flying Fortress uncovered in a farmer’s field in East Anglia Sept. 19, 2023. The aircraft – “Little Boy Blue” – crashed July 19, 1944, while on its way to bomb a ball-bearing factory and other industrial complexes in Schweinfurt, Germany. An archaeological team from Cotswold Archaeology, partners with the U. S. Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency, led volunteers from a U.K. Ministry of Defence Infrastructure Organization program known as “Operation Nightingale,” on a Missing in Action/Killed in Action recovery operation of the World War II B-17 recovery crash site in September 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

Pieces of internal couplings from a B-17 Flying Fortress are recovered from a farmer’s field during an archaeological dig Sept. 19, 2023, in East Anglia, England. The aircraft – “Little Boy Blue” – crashed July 19, 1944, while on its way to bomb a ball-bearing factory and other industrial complexes in Schweinfurt, Germany. An archaeological team from Cotswold Archaeology, partners with the U. S. Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency, led volunteers from a U.K. Ministry of Defence Infrastructure Organization program known as “Operation Nightingale,” on a Missing in Action/Killed in Action recovery operation of the World War II B-17 recovery crash site in September 2023. Eighty years later, July 19, 2024, U.S. Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, attended a memorial ceremony and laid a wreath to honor the crewmembers who perished that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

A volunteer sifts soil as they search for any sign of remains from a B-17 Flying Fortress and its crew during a U.S. Defense Missing in Action/Killed in Action recovery operation Sept. 19, 2023. The World War II aircraft– “Little Boy Blue” – crashed July 19, 1944, in East Anglia while on its way to bomb a ball-bearing factory and other industrial complexes in Schweinfurt, Germany. Eighty years later, July 19, 2024, U.S. Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, attended a memorial ceremony and laid a wreath to honor the crewmembers who perished that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

A U.S. Army soldier and volunteer, left, from Royal Air Force Molesworth, England, along with a UK military veteran from Operation Nightingale, work together sifting soil as they search for any sign of remains from a B-17 Flying Fortress and its crew during a U.S. Defense Missing in Action/Killed in Action recovery operation Sept. 19, 2023. The World War II aircraft– “Little Boy Blue” – crashed July 19, 1944, in East Anglia while on its way to bomb a ball-bearing factory and other industrial complexes in Schweinfurt, Germany. Eighty years later, July 19, 2024, U.S. Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, attended a memorial ceremony and laid a wreath to honor the crewmembers who perished that day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

Photos of the U.S. Army Air Forces crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress “Little Boy Blue” are on display following a memorial ceremony near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, July 19, 2024. The plane crashed during World War II, July 19, 1944, in a farmer’s field, killing almost all its crew – only two survived. Families of all the crew members attended the ceremony and unveiling of the memorial, along with Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, who laid a wreath to honor the Airmen who perished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

Patrick V. Hagerty, left, son of Staff Sgt. Harold “Hal” Hagerty, right-waist gunner on the B-17 Flying Fortress “Little Boy Blue” during World War II, talks about his father’s experience of when the aircraft crashed at a memorial ceremony near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, July 19, 2024. The fuselage of the B-17 ripped in half after a collision with another aircraft on the way to a mission to bomb a ball-bearing factory in Schweinfurt, Germany. Hal Hagerty was one of just two survivors, after he grabbed his parachute and jumped from the plane. The accident was at 15,000 feet and his parachute opened at 2,500 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

A memorial dedicated to the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress, “Little Boy Blue” is on display after being unveiled at a ceremony near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, July 19, 2024. The fuselage of the B-17 ripped in half after a collision with another aircraft on the way to a mission to bomb a ball-bearing factory in Schweinfurt, Germany. Right-waist gunner Staff Sgt. (S/Sgt) Harold “Hal” Hagerty was one of just two survivors, after he grabbed his parachute and jumped from the plane. A piece of the parachute which saved his life – along with the ripcord handle – was displayed next to the memorial, brought by Hal’s son, Patrick, to the ceremony. The accident was at 15,000 feet and his parachute opened at 2,500 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall salute during the playing of the British and American national anthems at the start of a memorial ceremony held on the 80th anniversary of a B-17 Flying Fortress crash near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, July 19, 2024. The B-17 – “Little Boy Blue” crashed in a farmer’s field July 19, 1944, after its fuselage was ripped in half after a collision with another aircraft on the way to a mission to bomb a ball-bearing factory in Schweinfurt, Germany. Only two of the crew survived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

U.S. Air Force Maj. William Mullins, left, 351st Air Refueling Wing Squadron instructor pilot and 100th Air Refueling Wing Commander’s Action Group chief, places a wreath at a memorial honoring the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress, “Little Boy Blue,” at a ceremony near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, July 19, 2024. The ceremony was held on the 80th anniversary of the crash, from which there were only two survivors, and family members of the crew attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall stand at attention in front of the flags as they prepare to lay a wreath and pay their respects at a memorial honoring the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress, “Little Boy Blue,” at a ceremony near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, July 19, 2024. The ceremony was held on the 80th anniversary of the crash, from which there were only two survivors, and family members of the crew attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW honors WWII B-17 ‘Little Boy Blue’ on 80th anniversary of crash

The crew of “Little Boy Blue” pose for a photo by their B-17 Flying fortress in 1944. Little Boy Blue crashed in a field in Suffolk, England, after a mid-air collision caused the fuselage to be ripped in half. Exactly 80 years later, on July 19, 2024, a memorial service was held near the crash site to pay tribute to the crew, with their families in attendance. (Courtesy photo from Cotswold Archaeology)

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U.S. Airmen listen to Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, during the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 12, 2024. The JEFC provides Airmen with the foundational skills and knowledge to conform to standards, customs, and courtesies. The course offers guidance to Airmen by enhancing their focus on having high efficiency within their workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Airmen have a discussion during a brief in the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, on July 12, 2024. The JEFC 300 facilitates the journey to developing the competency of Airmen, preparing them to lead individuals and teams and understand the guidelines of supervision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, speaks to Senior Airman Trevor Williams, 727th Air Mobility Squadron data records technician, during the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 12, 2024. The JEFC 300 facilitates the journey to developing the competency of Airmen, preparing them to lead individuals and teams and understand the supervision guidelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Long, 100th Force Support Squadron Professional Development Center facilitator, instructs Airmen during the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 12, 2024. The JEFC provides Airmen with the foundational skills and knowledge to conform to standards, customs, and courtesies. The course offers guidance to Airmen by enhancing their focus on having high efficiency within their workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall listen to an instructor during the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 12, 2024. The JEFC 300 facilitates the journey to developing the competency of Airmen, preparing them to lead individuals and teams and understand the supervision guidelines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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Royal Air Force Sqn Ldr Andy Bell, right, RAF Mildenhall commander, speaks to U.S. Airmen during the Junior Enlisted Foundations Course 300 at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 12, 2024. The JEFC provides Airmen with the foundational skills and knowledge to conform to standards, customs, and courtesies. The course offers guidance to Airmen by enhancing their focus on having high efficiency within their workplace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Griego, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, speaks to Airmen during the Royal Spark Innovation Summit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2024. Royal Spark supports military innovators by hosting events for them to display products and promote ideas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aidan Martinez)

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