In Service: Christopher L. Aceves

• Age: 26

• Rank: 1st lieutenant

• Branch of service: Army

• Hometown: Oakdale

• High school: Oakdale High, Class of 2002

• Specialty: UH60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot

• Currently serving in: Afghanistan

• Family: Parents, Jose and Celia Aceves of Oakdale

• Of note: Aceves serves with the National Guard, F Company, 2-135th AVN Medevac unit based at Sacramento Mather Airport. He is a 2006 graduate of Norwich University in Vermont and a 2008 graduate of the Modesto Junior College Regional Fire Academy.