Col. Krueger's farewell

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sgt. Dustin Swanson, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepares to receive a folded American flag from Master Sgt. Edgar Salazaraguirre, 184th Air National Guard, during a retreat ceremony held in Col. Michael V. Krueger’s honor outside building 1, March 9. The ceremony consisted of lowering the American flag flown aboard a KC-135R during a refueling mission over Afghanistan and Iraq in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. It will be given to Colonel Krueger’s family. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Col. James C. Vechery, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander salutes an American flag held by Senior Airman Daniel Mills, 22nd ARW, during Col. Michael V. Krueger’s retreat ceremony held outside building 1, March 9. Colonel Krueger was the 22nd ARW vice commander. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell members are seated in hangar 1176 during the memorial service for Col. Michael V. Krueger, March 9. Some of Colonel Krueger’s memorabilia and photos were on display for wing members to see along with a book for guests to sign. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell members and local Wichitans gather during Col. Michael V. Krueger’s memorial service in hangar 1176, March 9. The crowd of people listens as friends of Colonel Krueger spoke on his behalf and told stories in his remembrance. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airmen salute the American flag outside building 1 during the flag folding ceremony held for Col. Michael V. Krueger, March 9. The flag was flown at half-staff for five days and then given to Colonel Krueger’s family. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- White balloons are released in memory of Col. Michael V. Krueger during a flag folding ceremony, March 9. Civilians and Airmen attended to show their support and remember Colonel Krueger. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- James Lindsey, 84, waits to play the bagpipes during Col. Michael V. Krueger’s memorial service, March 9. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)

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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Base Honor Guard members hold the colors during the national anthem at Col. Michael V. Krueger’s memorial service, March 9. Colonel Krueger was remembered by many of his coworkers during the service, who told stories of his effect on their lives. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)

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Team McConnell honors fallen hero

Published March 11, 2009

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell

Col. Krueger's farewell