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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- A husband-and-wife team, Airmen 1st Class Steven and Melissa LaFollette, study training material at Keesler. Both are recent honor graduates of the electronic principles course in the 332nd Training Squadron. They’re assigned to the 101st Mission Support Flight, Maine National Guard, and remain at Keesler for meteorological navigational training. In addition to their technical training, Steven is pursuing a law degree at the University of Maine, and Melissa is working on a master’s degree in international relations from American Military University. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kemberly Groue)

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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Master Sgt. Michael Weaver, left, shows Airman 1st Class Aaron Stubalt and Staff Sgt. Warren Kerrigan some pictures, posters and collages of radio systems in the summer of 2009 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kemberly Groue)

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KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Tech. Sgt. Trina Girley, right, a military training leader for the 81st Training Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., trains Airmen on drill evaluations as part of leadership training for squadron student leaders. Sergeant Girley, originally from Detroit, went through technical school at Keesler and has been an MTL for nearly four years. She hopes to become a first sergeant. The 81st Training Wing has the Air Force’s largest technical training group. The wing trains more than 40,000 students annually for the Air Force and sister services. Training includes weather, basic electronics, communications electronic systems, communications computer systems, air traffic control, airfield management, command post, air weapons control, precision measurement, education and training, financial management and comptroller, information management, manpower and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Kemberly Groue)

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Staff Sgt. Athena Casango watches as Airman 1st Class Matthew Maples practices the intubation of a mannequin in the Cardio Pulmonary Course of the Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Gracie Cudney watches the instructor and a fellow student use a dummy to practice taking blood during an 882nd Training Group Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – U.S. Army Private 1st Class Edgar Flores climbs 50 feet up a communications pole during training with the 364th Training Squadron Telecommunications course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in the summer of 2009. The 82nd Training Wing is AETC’s largest and most diverse technical training wing, producing more than 77,000 technical training graduates annually—more than half of the command's total. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students participate in more than 1,000 courses in aircraft maintenance; nuclear and conventional munitions; avionics; medical, dental and pharmacy; civil engineering; logistics; telecommunications; aerospace ground equipment; egress, life support and survival; and metals technology. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Military training leaders, Airmen leaders, and technical school students of the 381st Training Squadron gather for a briefing at the end of the duty day at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in April 2009. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo /Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Working as a team, Airman Patrick Cosby, Airman 1st Class Jerad Morgan and Airman 1st Class Jeff Estes, 532nd Training Squadron students, troubleshoot a new environmental control system for the missile facilities at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., May 5. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Starting with the basics, Staff Sgt. Chris Taylor, a 532nd Training Squadron missile and space systems electronic maintenance instructor, demonstrates how to use tools for 532nd TRS students at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., May 6. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Thomas Johnson, a 533rd Training Squadron student, takes notes on how ground based radars track satellites at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in May 2009. The 381st Training Group provides qualification training for intercontinental ballistic missiles, space surveillance, missile warning, spacelift, satellite command and control operators. It also performs initial and advanced maintenance training on air launched missiles and ICBMs. It conducts training in joint space fundamentals and associated computer maintenance. The group also conducts qualification and orientation training for Air Force Space Command staff and senior-level personnel, as well as instructor enhancement in support of operation units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Thomas)

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Claudia Zarate, 341st Recruiting Squadron, shares information about Air Force job opportunities with a recruiting office visitor. The first organization to touch the lives of Airmen is the Air Force Recruiting Service, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. AFRS’s mission is to recruit quality men and women with the right skills, at the right time, in the right numbers to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air Force. Emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of more than 150 enlisted career opportunities. AFRS also recruits prior and non-prior service officer candidates for Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Air Force-sponsored monster truck "Afterburner," driven by Damon Bradshaw, flies over an obstacle at the Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas, Nev., March 29, 2008. Afterburner performances are part of Air Force recruiting efforts. The first organization to touch the lives of Airmen is the Air Force Recruiting Service, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. AFRS’s mission is to recruit quality men and women with the right skills, at the right time, in the right numbers to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air Force. Emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of more than 150 enlisted career opportunities. AFRS also recruits prior and non-prior service officer candidates for Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Reed)

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AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE -- The Air Force made its first foray into the fast-paced world of drag racing at the O'Reilly Super Start Batteries Fall Nationals Sept. 19-21, 2008 at the Texas Motorplex at Ennis, Texas. The Monster/U.S. Air Force funny car is part of Air Force recruiting efforts. The first organization to touch the lives of Airmen is the Air Force Recruiting Service, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. AFRS’s mission is to recruit quality men and women with the right skills, at the right time, in the right numbers to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air Force. Emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of more than 150 enlisted career opportunities. AFRS also recruits prior and non-prior service officer candidates for Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE -- The Air Force busted out of the gate as an official sponsor of the Professional Bull Riders Inc. with the first competition of the season at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on May 17, 2008. The sponsorship is part of Air Force recruiting efforts. The first organization to touch the lives of Airmen is the Air Force Recruiting Service, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. AFRS’s mission is to recruit quality men and women with the right skills, at the right time, in the right numbers to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air Force. Emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of more than 150 enlisted career opportunities. AFRS also recruits prior and non-prior service officer candidates for Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Reed)

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Lackland Air Force Base Honor Guard and Drum and Bugle Corp start off the Silver Stars WNBA game Aug.21, 2009. The Women’s Basketball League honored local military services during halftime activities. The first organization to touch the lives of Airmen is the Air Force Recruiting Service, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. AFRS’s mission is to recruit quality men and women with the right skills, at the right time, in the right numbers to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air Force. Emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of more than 150 enlisted career opportunities. AFRS also recruits prior and non-prior service officer candidates for Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Alan Boedeker)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, prepares to return a serve during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games wheelchair tennis competition in Tampa, Fla., June 23, 2019. Throughout the Warrior Games, athletes will compete in 14 different sports including track, powerlifting, and for the first time wheelchair tennis. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, and Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, Air Education Training Command command chief, take a celebratory photo after the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games Air Force Medal Ceremony in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. Martinez earned her medals by coming in second in the 2019 DoD Warrior Games Women’s 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Run and 1500 Meter Run. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, poses for with the Air Force flag after receiving three silver medals during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games Air Force Medal Ceremony in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. Martinez earned her medals by coming in second in the 2019 DoD Warrior Games Women’s 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Run and 1500 Meter Run. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, receives three silver medals from Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, Air Education Training Command command chief, during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games Air Force Medal Ceremony in Tampa, Florida, June 24, 2019. Martinez earned her medals by coming in second in the 2019 DoD Warrior Games Women’s 400 Meter Dash, 800 Meter Run and 1500 Meter Run. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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A Nomad's journey at the 2019 Warrior Games

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Melissa Martinez, Team Air Force athlete, launches a shot put during the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games field events in Tampa, Fla., June 23, 2019. The Warrior Games features athletes from all four U.S. military branches and various partner nations who have overcome illnesses and injuries.. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniella Peña-Pavao)

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