Trever Erickson was born in Osmond, Nebraska on January 23, 1988. On March 3, 2006, Trever enlisted in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces member before graduating from Wausa High School in May 2006.

During his active duty Military Career, Trever was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base Omaha, Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, and Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

In 2014 he enlisted in the Nebraska Air National Guard, Lincoln. In 2015 he transferred into the Iowa Air National Guard, Sioux City.

During his military career he served in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Freedom Sentinel, and Inherent Resolve. Trever was awarded numerous medals and ribbons, including the Air Force Commendation Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), Air Force Achievement Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Air Force Good Conduct Medal (Oak Leaf Cluster), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and Iraq Campaign Medal (with Silver Star).

On October 23, 2015, Trever married Jet Galicia. The couple met while Trever was deployed in Qatar in 2011.

Trever Erickson passed away April 2, 2019 in Elk Point, South Dakota. He was honored by his friends and family by a vigil service in Norfolk, Nebraska. 

Honor and Remember Nebraska Chapter is pleased to present this flag, sponsored by the Trever Foundation and Jerry Pape to the widow of Trever Erickson.