Long Memories

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Mortimer M. Caplin holds a glass of champagne after being named a “Chevalier” of the Legion of Honor at a ceremony at the French Embassy in Washington, DC. The is Legion of Honor France’s highest civilian award – and was created by Napoleon in 1802 to acknowledge services rendered to France by persons of great merit. Mr. Caplin’s was recognized for his “personal participation in the liberation of France during World War II.” During the Normandy invasion, Mortimer served as a U.S. Navy beachmaster and was a member of the initial landing force on Omaha Beach.

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