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130916-F-ZZ999-001 1st Lt. Hiram Appleget of the 95th Bomber Squadron, was killed-in-action March 1, 1943, and is buried in the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia. Tech. Sgt. Gary Wayland, 90th Force Support Squadron, stumbled upon a footlocker from World War II here in Cheyenne, Wyo., that belonged to this Army Air Corps pilot. Upon extensive research, Wayland contacted Appleget's family members in Minnesota and he plans to return the footlocker and vintage artifacts within the coming months. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)


WWII footlocker lost for decades; Warren Airman finds rightful owners

130916-F-ZZ999-001 1st Lt. Hiram Appleget of the 95th Bomber Squadron, was killed-in-action March 1, 1943, and is buried in the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia. Tech. Sgt. Gary Wayland, 90th Force Support Squadron, stumbled upon a footlocker from World War II here in Cheyenne, Wyo., that belonged to this Army Air Corps pilot. Upon extensive research, Wayland contacted Appleget's family members in Minnesota and he plans to return the footlocker and vintage artifacts within the coming months. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Senior Airman Felicia Sanchez, 90th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Medicine technician, instructs a patient on stretches for an injury Oct. 28, 2015, in a physical therapy examination room in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The focus of the stretches is to help the Airmen heal faster and return to duty quicker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Lt. Col. Hans Meissnest, 90th MDOS Physical Medicine flight commander, performs an examination on Staff Sgt. Todd Hufford, 90th Security Forces Squadron. while Senior Airman Felicia Sanchez, 90th MDOS Physical Medicine technician, takes down notes Oct. 28, 2015, in a physical therapy examination room in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. After the examination, a technician, such as Sanchez, will help Airmen with exercises and stretches to help relieve the pain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Senior Airman Felicia Sanchez, 90th Medical Operations Squadron Physical Medicine technician, checks in a patient for a physical therapy appointment Oct. 28, 2015, in the physical therapy office in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Airmen who use the walk-in appointment times will be seen for one injury at a time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Signs direct Airmen towards the Higher Grounds Airmen Ministry Center in the basement of Building 248 on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The Airmen Center provides free cable TV, gaming systems with up-to-date games, free sodas and snacks, and a place for Airmen to hang out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Brad Ellgen, Higher Grounds Airmen Ministry Center Co-director, provides mentoring on character to Airmen Oct. 28, 2015, in the center located in Bldg. 248, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Ellgen leads the sessions once a week for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Debbie Ellgen, Higher Grounds Airmen Ministry Center co-director speaks with Airmen after dinner Oct. 28, 2015, in the center located in Bldg. 248 on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Ellgen cooks dinners for Airmen three times a week to help foster a family-like community in the center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Airmen play a game of pool while others play ping pong Oct. 28, 2015 in the Higher Grounds Airmen Ministry Center, Bldg. 248, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. The center aims to create a local community for Airmen to go to and relax each night during the week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Devin Harris, 90th Maintenance Operations Squadron, stretches to gain extra yards while two defensemen pull at his flags Oct. 17, 2015, during the Rocky Mountain Flag Football Championship Game at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Each year, five tournaments are held in different sports to determine the winning teams. The next tournament is basketball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Nicolas Sisco, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Electro-Mechanical Team technician, intercepts a pass intended for a receiver from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Oct. 17, 2015, during a flag football game at the Air Force Academy. Warren won the game to move on to the championship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Nicolas Sisco, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Electrical Maintenance Team technician, runs past defensemen from Fort Carson, Colo., during a flag football game Oct. 17, 2015, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. The Warren team came in second in the tournament, falling to the undefeated team from Fort Carson, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Nicolas Sisco, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron Electrical Maintenance Team technician, runs past defensemen from Fort Carson, Colo., during a flag football game Oct. 17, 2015, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. The Warren team came in second in the tournament, falling to the undefeated team from Fort Carson, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)
Kevin Tufts, 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron, attempts to avoid a defenseman from Fort Carson, Colo., during a flag football game Oct. 17, 2015, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. The Warren team played four games throughout the day, making it to the championship game where the faced Fort Carson for a second time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Valle)