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A USAF Honor Guard Team of Pallbearers places a casket, which contains the remains of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie in a hearse on the flight line at Scott AFB, Illinois. The remains of Lieutenant Blassie are being returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns
Members of the USAF Honor Guard Team of Pallbearers pause for a moment of silence, on the flight line at Scott AFB, Illinois after carrying the remains of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie. The remains of Lieutenant Blassie are being returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns
Members of the USAF Honor Guard escort a Team of Pallbearers as they carry the remains of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie to a waiting hearse, on the flight line at Scott AFB, Illinois. The remains of Lieutenant Blassie are being returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns. A mock-up of a USAF T-39 Saberliner aircraft can be seen behind the hearse
Members of the media from Scott, AFB, Air Force News and other organizations wait for the remains of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie, to arrive at Scott AFB, Illinois. The remains of Lieutenant Blassie are being returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns
Members of the USAF Honor Guard carefully fold the American flag, which will be presented to the family of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie, during the funeral service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Lieutenant Blassie was killed in action while flying a mission over South Vietnam. Lieutenant Blassie's remains have been returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns
Family and escorts for US Air Force First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie's remains proceed to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, flight line during the POW ceremony for the pilot. For 26 years the Air Force pilot remained unidentified, and since 1984 he rested in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery until DNA tests confirmed his identity June 30. This image was used in the July 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine
The 436th Airlift Wing Honor Guard Team from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, removes the casket containing US Air Force First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie's remains from the hearse as family members and escorts look on during the pilots POW ceremony. For 26 years the Air Force pilot remained unidentified, and since 1984 he rested in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery until DNA tests confirmed his identity June 30. This image was used in the July 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine
The 436th Airlift Wing Honor Guard, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, escorts the hearse containing US Air Force First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie's remains during the pilots POW ceremony to a C-141 Starlifter aircraft. For 26 years the Air Force pilot remained unidentified, and since 1984 he rested in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery until DNA tests confirmed his identity June 30. This image was used in the July 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine
Members of the USAF Honor Guard prepare to fold the American flag, which will be presented to the family of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie, during the funeral service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Lieutenant Blassie was killed in action while flying a mission over South Vietnam. Lieutenant Blassie's remains have been returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns
Members of the USAF Honor Guard's Team of Pallbearers carry the remains of USAF Lieutenant Michael Blassie from the aircraft on the flight line at Scott AFB, Illinois. The remains of Lieutenant Blassie are being returned to his family after lying unidentified for fourteen years in the Tomb of the Unknowns. George Blassie the brother of LT Michael Blassie accompanied the remains from Dover AFB, Delaware
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Base: Scott Air Force Base
State: Illinois (IL)
Country: United States Of America (USA)
Scene Camera Operator: SRA Denoris A. Mickle
Release Status: Released to Public
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Date
10/07/1998
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