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Airman 1st Class Alejandro Martinez, 18th Weather Squadron weather forecaster, explains his career field to World War II Bomber Pilot Paul Grassey (right) at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. Grassey, accompanied by other members of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, spoke to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron about his experiences flying the B-24 Liberator in WWII and the importance of character in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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Airman 1st Class Braden Squires, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron radio operator maintainer and driver (ROMAD), talks to Paul Grassey, World War II bomber pilot, about the mobile communication system in the Humvee behind him at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. The MCS Humvee was one of several static displays for Grassey and his group to see during their visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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Paul Grassey, World War II bomber pilot, talks with 15th Air Support Operations Squadron Airmen at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. Grassey flew the B-24 Liberator in 13 missions over Europe as part of the Eighth Air Force during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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Staff Sgt. David Kriske, 15th Air Support Operations Squadron joint terminal attack controller, listens to Paul Grassey, World War II bomber pilot, at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. 15th ASOS leaders invited Grassey to have lunch at the squadron and speak to Airmen about his experiences and the importance of character to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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Paul Grassey, World War II bomber pilot, speaks to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019, about his experiences flying the B-24 Liberator during WWII. The squadron hosted Grassey and other members of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society for lunch and a tour before he spoke to the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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World War II Bomber Pilot Paul Grassey takes a question from the audience while visiting Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. Grassey spoke with Airmen from the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron about his experiences during WWII and the importance of character in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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The 15th Air Support Operations Squadron poses for a photo with World War II Bomber Pilot Paul Grassey at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. Grassey visited with Airmen and spoke to them about his experiences flying the B-24 Liberator as a member of the Eighth Air Force over Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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WWII pilot shares wisdom with Airmen

Published March 5, 2019
By 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb
93d Air Ground Operations Wing Public Affairs

FORT STEWART, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Alejandro Martinez, 18th Weather Squadron weather forecaster, explains his career field to World War II Bomber Pilot Paul Grassey (right) at Fort Stewart, Ga., March 1, 2019. Grassey, accompanied by other members of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society, spoke to the 15th Air Support Operations Squadron about his experiences flying the B-24 Liberator in WWII and the importance of character in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Faith Brodkorb)

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