Col. Ralph Parr, U.S. Air Force (Retired), holds a portrait of himself as he reflects on his military career during an interview with Airman Magazine, Aug. 16, 2012. Col. Parr flew a P-38 Lightning in World War II, a F-86 during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was the only military member to be award the Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Force Cross. Col. Parr flew over 8,000 hours in 641 combat missions over a serving throughout 3 wars. He was medically retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel on Oct. 17, 1976. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)