The short life and long legacy of 2nd Lt. George Whiteman

Airmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron honor the memory of 2nd Lt. George Whiteman during the annual wreath-laying ceremony May 16, 2015, in Sedalia, Mo. In 1955, the recently reopened Sedalia Air Force Base was renamed to honor the young lieutenant’s sacrifice during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley/Released)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. BrantleyReleased
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