Retired US Air Force Colonel, Oscar Byer, is celebrating his 95th birthday.
Bayer served in War World II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
He’s earned multiple medals including: the Purple Heart, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Welcome Home Military Heroes says Bayer was a navigator in the Seventh and Tenth Air Forces and flew F-4 Phantom with more than 140 missions in Vietnam.
Welcome Home Military Heroes gave Bayer a drive-by honor salute in Arroyo Grande Sunday afternoon.
Bayer says the ceremony was unbelievable.
“To be honored like this is unbelievable. To live this long to have it happen – it’s great,” Bayer said.
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Air Force veteran honored with drive-by salute for 95th birthday