A1C Dylan Bautista

From Heartache to Heritage

Aug 28, 2024

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 451st Intelligence Squadron unveiled a plaque and building sign dedicated to Airman First Class Dylan Bautista, Fort Gordon, Ga. on June 22, 2022. (Courtesy Photo)

3:42 AM, 19 June, 2021.

Phone Rings. It’s my work phone, and it’s intentionally loud. It was suddenly and unexpectedly a holiday weekend, and I had had a handful…

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A guest post by

Ben Waterloo

Hi all! I am an SNCO in the US Air Force. I'm here to share stories about military life, it's highs and lows. My son drew me in my uniform for a PFP. My opinions are my own, and in no way officially representing USAF or DoD Policy.