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Michael Yakstis

Honor Mission
Michael Yakstis, Veteran
US Air Force
Brandon, Mississippi – February 6, 2026

About the Mission:

A1C Yakstis proudly and honorably served in the Air Force four years as an electronic technician on ground-to-air guidance systems. He later taught the systems to Air Force personnel in the Southeast United States. His final duty assignment was 753rd Radar Sq (ADC).

His medals and commendations include Good Conduct Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.

Primary Staging Details:
February 6, 2026 — 11:30 AM
Ott and Lee Funeral Home
1360 W Government St
Brandon, Mississippi 39042

Ride Captain:

Hervey (BBQ) Littlefield, ASC
601-754-2061

Instructions:

PGR will stand a flag line for visitation 12:00 until the start of the 2:00 p.m. service. Following the service PGR will accompany A1C Yakstis to his final duty station at Crestview Memorial Gardens, 1106 Star Rd., Brandon 39042 and stand a flag line for the graveside service with military

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
Large Bike Flags will not be needed.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

 


Submitted by: Roger Barrett
Mississippi State Captain


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