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He worked as an Arabic linguist, and did a stint at the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and continued in that career when he joined the National Guard.
During his time serving in the military, Manchester earned a number of medals.
After a dignified transfer ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Manchester’s remains will return to the Santa Ynez Valley on Friday, according to the Santa Ynez Valley Star.
Those wishing to pay their respects were set to gather near the Solvang Veterans Memorial Building on Highway 246, with the drive expected to happen between 2 and 2:30 p.m., according the Star.