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COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Instructor Jules Thomas teaches aircraft handling characteristics to an applied aerodynamics class on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., in July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Duncan)

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COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Lt. Col. John D. Stockwell, 49th Flying Fighter Squadron, is honored by his son who helped the officer pin on his new rank insignia during a promotion ceremony on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Duncan)

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COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Members of the 14th Medical Operation Squadron Aerospace Physiology section instruct specialized undergraduate pilot training students at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., in correct procedures for parachute landing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melissa Duncan)

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COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. – Firemen of the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron work to extinguish a fire in a burn put during a training exercise at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard T. Johnson)

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KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Helicopters hover over Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The 58th Special Operations Wing conducts follow-on training for special operations aircrew on Kirtland AFB. The wing operates three types of helicopters, three specialized versions of the C-130, and the CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. The wing trains officers and enlisted personnel in 18 crew positions to become fully qualified aircrews in special operations flying, combat search and rescue, and operations support. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – A C-130 and a CV-22 Osprey fly over Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. The 58th Special Operations Wing conducts follow-on training for special operations aircrew on Kirtland AFB. The wing operates three types of helicopters, three specialized versions of the C-130, and the CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. The wing trains officers and enlisted personnel in 18 crew positions to become fully qualified aircrews in special operations flying, combat search and rescue, and operations support. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Special operations Airmen practice aircrew member recovery in a CV-22 at Kirtland AFB, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Rob Ridout, civilian pararescue instructor, reviews jump procedures with Staff Sgt. Kristofer Darrow, 58th Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Edward Harrison)

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – A pilot takes off from Vance Air Force Base, Okla., in October 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – T-37 Tweets fly into Vance Air Force Base, Okla., July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. –Student pilot 2nd Lt. Grant Webber and instructor pilot Lt. Col. Mike Jansen perform pre-flight checks on a T-6 Texan aircraft at Vance AFB, Okla., in July 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – From left to right, Airmen 1st Class Daniel Bates, Justin McNelly and Sean Greenwell, and Senior Airman Samantha McCurtain, air traffic controllers, observe the traffic pattern as a T-6 flies past at Vance AFB, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Vanessa Pendley carefully applies camouflage paint to her face at Camp Liberty during a simulated deployment event taking place Aug. 6 for military children at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Operation KIDS is a base-sponsored event designed to help children of military families understand the deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lisa Hoth)

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VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Tech. Sgt. Leslie Daigle, 71st Medical Group, immunizes a two-month-old baby. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)

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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Maj. Christopher Gohlke, 700th Airlift Squadron flight instructor, escorts the newest class of C-130 pilots for a close-up view of their future aircraft Sept. 17. The six student pilots spent the past 10 weeks studying academics and are transitioning into the 20-week portion of hands-on learning to fly the C-130H aircraft assigned here. After their training, the six pilots will return to Guard and Reserve units throughout the country. The 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbin Air Reserve Base, Ga., trains C-130 aircrews for the U.S. Air Force -- active duty, guard, and reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Peek)

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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Jeremy Payne, age 8, peers through binonculars while touring the Dobbins air traffic control tower Sept. 15. Jeremy was able to try his hand at flying a C-130 simulator, coordinating air traffic on the ATC simulator, received night-vision goggles training, attended pre-flight briefings and viewed a C-130 formation take off from the control tower. The 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbin Air Reserve Base, Ga., trains C-130 aircrews for the U.S. Air Force -- active duty, guard, and reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- During a tour conducted for a group of employers visiting Dobbins Sept. 12, Tech. Sgt. Jovor Dungee from the Air Force Reserve Command Services Training Center demonstrates a piece of fitness apparatus in the fitness center used by students attending the school. The 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbin Air Reserve Base, Ga., trains C-130 aircrews for the U.S. Air Force -- active duty, guard, and reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mr. Don Peek)

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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Master Sgt. Martha Pressley, 94th Civil Engineer electrical supervisor, bids farewell from the bus transporting the deploying civil engineer Airmen to the C-130 providing the first trip in their journey to Afghanistan. More than 30 94th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen deployed March 6 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbin Air Reserve Base, Ga., trains C-130 aircrews for the U.S. Air Force -- active duty, guard, and reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Staff Sgt. Lance Wilson, an Aircrew Flight Equipment Specialist with the 94th Life Support Flight, performs a routine parachute check Aug. 5. One of his duties is to ensure equipment used by pilots is working properly. The 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbin Air Reserve Base, Ga., trains C-130 aircrews for the U.S. Air Force -- active duty, guard, and reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kenneth Green)

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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia - Mr. Maurice Thomas Sr. welcomes his son, Senior Airman Maurice Thomas Jr. from his six-month deployment to Iraq. "It's good to see family again," said Airman Thomas. Airman Thomas was deployed with about 26 Airmen of the 94th Security Forces Squadron to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbin Air Reserve Base, Ga., trains C-130 aircrews for the U.S. Air Force -- active duty, guard, and reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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