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  • U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Scott, 33rd Maintenance Squadron commander, stands near the Relay for Life starting line May 11, 2018, at Mullet Festival Fairgrounds in Niceville, Fla. Scott is running for his late sister-in-law, Grace, who passed away from breast cancer in March. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

    Race for Grace

    U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Scott, 33rd Maintenance Squadron commander, runs at a Relay for Life event for his late sister-in-law, Grace, who passed away from breast cancer in March.
  • An F-35A Lightning II awaits permission to taxi May 30, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 33 FW conducted F-35A night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, satisfying a training requirement for student pilots who will routinely fly day and night operations upon entering the combat Air Force. During this iteration of the pilot training syllabus, the night flying portion was stretched later into evening hours than in the past, allowing for more qualifications to be checked off across fewer days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

    Lightning in the night

    The 33rd Fighter Wing conducted F-35A Lightning II night flying operations May 29-31, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Gradaille, 33rd Fighter Wing executive officer, shows a practice ball to one of his players before putting it in a pitching machine May 10, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Gradaille enrolled his son in baseball when he was five years old to instill the many life lessons he feels team sports offer a child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    Beyond the diamond

    “Having a personal connection and bonding with the kids to where I can actually touch them spiritually, mentally and emotionally. Being able to connect and see them have those ‘aha’ moments while they are progressing,” said Capt. Joshua Gradaille, 33rd Fighter Wing executive officer. “That’s why I keep doing it.”Gradaille started coaching
  • As Hurricane season quickly approaches, our Nomads must prepare to take the necessary safety precautions in the event of Mother Nature’s wrath. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

    Beat the Storm

    As Hurricane season quickly approaches, our Nomads must prepare to take the necessary safety precautions in the event of Mother Nature’s wrath.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Wessling, 33rd Fighter Wing Wing Staff Agency superintendent, center, speak with members of the WSA during a small group meeting May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Members of the 33 FW separated into small groups to conduct a safety review of processes and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    33 FW conducts Operational Safety Review

    The 33rd Fighter Wing implemented a one day pause in flying operations to conduct an Operational Safety Review May 18, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.The OSR was directed by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein to address the recent increase in Class-A mishaps across the Air Force. To begin the OSR, U.S. Navy Capt. Max McCoy,
  • Members of the Ruth family at "A 'Tiny' Bit of Love" event in South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)

    Love: One Stitch at a Time

    Master Sgt. Antonio Ruth, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Accessories Flight chief, was living in Alaska when his mother Reatha Mae ‘Tiny’ Ruth was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. Reatha Mae ‘Tiny’ Ruth gave away over 40 blankets before she passed away on Dec. 6, 2013.
  • U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. April Albanese, 337th Air Control Squadron air battle manager instructor, stands in the front of a class April 18, 2018, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Albanese was a civilian flight instructor before becoming an Air Force officer and shares her innovative teaching style with her air battle manager classes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

    CoL: Lifestyle Change from Civilian to ABM

    U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. April Albanese, an air battle manager instructor at the 337th Air Control Squadron Tyndall AFB, Fla., is living her Air Force dream, but it hasn’t been without a few trials along the way.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Bryson, 33rd Fighter Wing Plans and Programs noncommissioned officer in charge, stands at home plate May 1, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Bryson began his baseball journey at a young age and continued to play throughout high school and college. Today he uses what he learned to coach the 33rd Fighter Wing intramural Wing Staff softball team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Smallwood)

    Nomads: Face to Face Staff Sgt. Robert Bryson

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Bryson, 33rd Fighter Wing Plans and Programs noncommissioned officer in charge, shares his love and experience for the game of baseball by coaching the 33 FW Wing Staff Agency intramural team.
  • U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Colley, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aviation structural mechanic, stands in his work center April 3, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. When Colley arrived in Florida, he didn't realize he would be assigned with an Air Force unit. He adapted quickly to the new environment and plans to use what he learned during his integration throughout the rest his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson)

    Nomads: Face to Face Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Colley

    “I blend right in. Obviously, I’m wearing a different uniform but at the end of the day, we all have the same goals.”U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Colley, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aviation structural mechanic, had little interaction with the Air Force before he found himself stationed at Eglin Air Force Base with the Nomads. “I found out
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Bethel, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Command Support Staff noncomissioned officer in charge, performs a deadlift March 29, 2018, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Bethel competed in the Eglin's Strongest Competition and took first place in the female category. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniella Peña-Pavao)

    Nomads: Face to Face Staff Sgt. Ashley Bethel

    “It’s my Zen, it’s what I do when I am stressed or not stressed to keep the daily balance.”U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Bethel, 33rd Maintenance Squadron Command Support Staff noncommissioned officer in charge, strength trains on a daily basis. ”I’ve been weight lifting since high school. That was ten years ago, so now it’s just a natural thing
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