The late retired Col. Delbert L. Mueller, 375th Aeromedical

The late retired Col. Delbert L. Mueller, 375th Aeromedical Airlift Wing deputy commander at the time, poses for an official photo after being promoted to the rank of colonel at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. 1970. Mueller flew more than 400 Korean War combat missions as a 21st Troop Carrier Squadron C-54 Skymaster pilot with many of those missions originating out of Yokota Air Base, Japan and Tachikawa Air Base, Japan. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Maj. David L. Mueller)