Terry D. Ohlemeier, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)
February 19, 1947 – March 13, 2025

Terry Dee Ohlemeier graduated with a Degree in Physical Education from Kansas State Teachers College in 1970, before entering military service. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.

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As a Captain, Terry D. Ohiemeier served in the Vietnam War as a CH-53C pilot with the 21^st SOS. He was the pilot of CH-53C #68-10928 (Call sign “Knife 22”) during the Mayaguez Operations on May 15, 1975, and was awarded The Silver Star for his combat actions on that day.

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Link to Capt. Terry D. Ohlemeier links to his awards;

https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-49091/ & https://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient/recipient-23753/

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Thanks to USAF RotorHeads member Tom Green for providing the remembrance graphic.