Once Green, Always Green: Legendary ace returns to Triple Nickel

Retired Brig. Gen. R. Steve Ritchie visits the 555th Fighter Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, prior to celebrating the 40th anniversary of him becoming an ace Aug. 28. Ritchie became an ace while assigned to the then 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron following his fifth aerial victory when he shot down a MiG-21 fighter Aug. 28, 1972 while supporting operations in Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Lotz)

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