Recognizing honor
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kirk Kirkpatrick, World War II era 75th Fighter Squadron pilot, presents gifts to Lt. Col. David Trucksa, 75th FS commander, during the 2011 Flying Tigers Reunion dinner in Tampa, Fla., Nov. 12, 2011. Before presenting the gifts, Kirkpatrick spoke about how grateful he was for the honor shown by the 75th FS during a memorial service earlier in the year for Maj. Gen. Johnny Alison, an original Flying Tiger member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)