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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, signals a successful hook-up during the hot pit refueling of an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. The engines are left running during this type of refueling so pilots are able to return to the air quickly. It can take as little as 20 minutes for a crew chief to fill the nearly 17,000 pound fuel tank. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks to an F-35A Lightning II pilot over the radio during a hot pit refueling at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. While refueling, maintenance Airmen communicate with pilots to gauge how much fuel is loaded into the jet. A hot pit refuel allows aircraft to quickly re-launch for a sortie by fueling with the engine running. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

Senior Airman Max Todd, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a hot pit refuel on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. This type of aircraft refueling is done while the engine is running to get jets back in the air more quickly and is a common practice during wartime. Crew chiefs from the 33rd Fighter Wing perform this type of refueling at least once a week to keep maintenance Airmen up-to-date on training and qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd AMXS Airman conducts hot pit refueling on F-35

An F-35A Lightning II taxis up to a fuel tank for hot pit refueling at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13, 2016. This type of aircraft refueling is done while the engine is running to get jets back in the air more quickly and is a common practice during wartime. The alternative is to taxi the aircraft back to the sunshade, shut down, refuel, and re-start the aircraft. Hot pit refueling allows the 58th Fighter Squadron to maximize time flying the fifth-generation jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

(Right) Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, demonstrates the proper use of a probe to (Left) Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd MXS fuel systems apprentice, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. The probe is used to check the fuel levels of an F-35A Lightning II after flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems apprentice, and Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd MXS fuel systems journeyman, conduct maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. Both Airmen are responsible for troubleshooting and correcting issues affecting the fuel systems in the fighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

(Right) Senior Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, and (Left) Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd MXS fuel systems apprentice, put on booties before walking atop an F-35A Lightning II to perform maintenance at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. Fuel systems specialists wear these protective coverings to avoid scuffing the low observable paint, which is part of the stealth effect on the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

Senior Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, tightens her harness before conducting maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. Harnesses are a safety precaution to keep Airmen from falling when they maintain parts of the aircraft that must be accessed from on top of the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW fuels system specialist maintain F-35

Airman 1st Class William Manion, 33rd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems apprentice, and Senior Airman Samantha Schmedeke, 33rd MXS fuel systems journeyman, ensure a fuel probe is clear of debris before use at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2016. This tool is used to check the fuel level of an F-35A Lightning II after flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW Airman will LEAD thanks to commissioning program

Airman 1st Class Griffin Smith, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels system repairman apprentice, stands with USN Cmdr. Rex Burkett, 33rd Maintenance Squadron commander, and reads an email that identifies A1C Smith as a future U.S. Air Force Academy cadet during a promotion ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 1, 2016. Smith was selected through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program which allows unit commanders to select Airmen they identify have officer potential for the commissioning program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW Airman will LEAD thanks to commissioning program

Airman 1st Class Griffin Smith, 33rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels system repairman apprentice, stands with an F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 1, 2016. Smith will soon shed his enlisted chevrons for officer bars after his acceptance into the U.S. Air Force Academy through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program. The LEAD program has 170 appointments open to unit commander recommendations for active duty and reserve Airmen to commission as officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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Path to citizenship

Airman 1st Class Jae Yen Kim, 33rd Fighter Wing resource advisor, stands with the American flag at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 4th, 2016. Kim recently received his United States citizenship after complications caused a nine month delay. With his citizenship secured, the budget specialist plans to apply to officer training school to commission as a cost analysis officer. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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33rd FW Airman’s journey to citizenship

Airman 1st Class Jae Yen Kim, 33rd Fighter Wing resource advisor, stands with the American flag at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 4th, 2016. Kim recently received his United States citizenship after complications caused a nine month delay. With his citizenship secured, the budget specialist plans to apply to officer training school to commission as a cost analysis officer. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Andrea Posey)
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From left: From a 2016 Fiesta event with Lynne and Maj. Gen. Leonard Patrick, at far right of photo, are Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, AETC command chief and his wife, Kimberly, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, AETC commander, and his wife, Cheryl. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer)
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New Air Force unit activated to better train elite combat Airmen

Col. Roy Collins, commander of the 37th Training Wing, passes the Battlefield Airman Training Group guidon to Col. Ronald Stenger, the inaugural commander of the BA TG, during the BA TG activation ceremony June 2, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The BA TG encompasses five subordinate squadrons, whose members will train the Air Force's conventional and special operations ground forces, including combat controllers, pararescuemen, special operations weathermen and tactical air control party Airmen. The vision of the group is to become the recognized leader among the special operations forces selection and training community while driving human performance innovation for tactical athletes.
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New Air Force unit activated to better train elite combat Airmen

Col. Ronald Stenger, the inaugural commander for the Battlefield Airman Training Group, addresses the audience during the BA TG activation ceremony June 2, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The BA TG encompasses five subordinate squadrons, whose members will train the Air Force's conventional and special operations ground forces, including combat controllers, pararescuemen, special operations weathermen and tactical air control party Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)
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New Air Force unit activated to better train elite combat Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, at right, chief enlisted advisor for the Battlefield Airman Training Group, unfurls the BA TG guidon for Col. Ronald Stenger, incoming commander of the BA TG, left, and Col. Roy Collins, commander of the 37th Training Wing, right, during the group’s activation ceremony June 2, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. As a result, BA training, which is currently located across eight locations in seven states, will streamline the training pipeline to reduce costs, and lead to improvements and synergies in the process.
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Like father, like son

Retiring Col. Hernando J. Ortega, Jr., Air Education and Training Command Aerospace Medicine Division chief, and his son, Airman 1st Class Hernando J. Ortega III, shared a first salute as each offered congratulations to the other after Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade May 27, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Retiring Col. Ortega, Jr. watched his son, Airman 1st Class Hernando J. Ortega III, graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training at JBSA-Lackland, then headed downtown for his retirement ceremony at the Alamo that same afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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Like father, like son

Airman 1st Class Hernando J. Ortega III recites the oath of enlistment during Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade May 27, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Airman Ortega III, graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training, then headed downtown for his father’s retirement ceremony at the Alamo that same afternoon. His father retiring Col. Hernando J. Ortega, Jr., Air Education and Training Command Aerospace Medicine Division chief, also watched his son, Airman Ortega III, graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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Like father, like son

Retiring Col. Hernando J. Ortega, Jr., Air Education and Training Command Aerospace Medicine Division chief, renders a salute during Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade May 27, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Retiring Col. Ortega, Jr. watched his son, Airman 1st Class Hernando J. Ortega III, graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training at JBSA-Lackland, then headed downtown for his retirement ceremony at the Alamo that same afternoon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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