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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 15, 1965 reads, "T. Sgt. Abril Lanham, second from right, of the 146th Air Transport Wing, California Air National Guard, receives the Air Force Commendation Medal for distinguishing himself as a loadmaster adviser for the Van Nuys-based unit from Oct. 24, 1960, to June 7, 1965. Presenting the award is Col. Raymond J. Kopecky, commander of the 146th. Witnessing the ceremony are, from left, Col. James G. McDonald, senior Air Force adviser, and Brig. Gen. George Edmonds. Sgt. Lanham is a Vacaville, Calif., resident."
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California.--Air National Guard Van Nuys Airport Air forces--Medals, badges, decorations, etc Medals--United States Awards--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Airports--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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