Capt. Jeremy Rose of the 71st Operational Support Squadron presents Mr. John R. Dale, survivor of both the battle of Iwo Jima and four years as a Japanese prisoner of war, with a plaque commemorating both his service and involvement with the Ghost Rider Veterans Series program Dec. 19. The Ghost Rider Veteran Series program seeks senior, area military veterans to share their stories and perspectives with young service members on base as an initiative to strengthen military heritage and the warrior mentality. A plaque bearing the names of veterans who have been involved with the program is on display in the 71st Operational Support Squadron at Vance AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Lynn Aird)
Mr. John R. Dale, a World War II veteran and resident of Blackwell, Okla., stands next to the Ghost Rider Veterans Series plaque displayed in the 71st Operational Support Squadron building at Vance on Dec. 19th. His name was added to the plaque after his participation in Ghost Rider Veterans Series program, during which he shared stories of his service with members of the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Lynn Aird)
World War II veteran John R. Dale, right, and his escort Capt. Jeremy Rose, center, arrive for their tour of the Vance Air Force Base Aerospace Physiology Training building and are greeted by Senior Airman Sigmund Tanseco, Aerospace Physiology journeyman, Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Foce photo by 2nd Lt. Lynn Aird)