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Four military jets fly in formation with one further away from the others and pointing upwards. A snow-covered mountain is in the background.

Missing Man Tribute

Airmen conduct a missing man formation flyover in remembrance of Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles A. Crumlett at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 22, 2024. The missing man formation is a military tradition that dates to World War II and is one of the highest honors paid to fallen service members.

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