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Load competition

Staff Sgt. Robert Constant, 60th AMU load crew chief, performs a post-load on the aircraft, ensuring that everything has been loaded properly. He was team lead for his unit during the Oct. 10 quarterly weapons competition at the 33rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Chrissy Cuttita)
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Load competition

Airman 1st Class Matthew Jones, 60AMU, ensures the MHU-141 Trailer is configured for towing weapons to the aircraft. The trailer must be completely ready for towing prior to the end of the loading operation. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Chrissy Cuttita)
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Load competition

Staff Sgt. David Rodriguez and Airman 1st Class Erik Lee, 58th AMU, transport an AIM-120 from the MHU-141 trailer to the F-15 to be loaded in a race against the clock with the 60th AMU during an Oct. 10 quarterly weapons load competition. While they finished the load faster, the 60th AMU took top honors. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Chrissy Cuttita)
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Load competition

Staff Sgt. David Rodriguez and Airman 1st Class Brian Vetter, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons loaders prepares an F-15 for weapons load during the quarterly competition Oct. 10 against the 60th AMU at the 33rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Chrissy Cuttita)
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Shadow Box

Master Sgt. Glass receives a shadow box from Maj. Michael Shetler, 325th Maintenance Operations Squadron commander during his retirement ceremony July 29. The box highlights awards and medals Sergeant Glass received since his Air Force career began 23 years ago when he and his twin brother attended basic and technical training together. Both brothers retired this summer.
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Msgt Glass Retirement

BACK IN THE DAY: The Glass brothers pose for a photo on the flight line while at jet engine mechanic technical training at Chanute AFB, Ill., in 1985.
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Local Hero

Airman First Class Barry Watters, 33d Maintenance Squadron munitions systems apprentice, smiles at his wife and son after Mayor Pro Temp Sam Seevers presents the key to Destin July 17. He was nominated by his squadron leadership and selected by HarborWalk Village to be the recognized military member at weekly summer Red, White and Blue celebration.
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Final check

Staff Sgt. Darren Pautz, an F-15 crew chief with the F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team performs pre-flight communications with the pilot, Capt. Sam Joplin, during the RIO NEGRO air and trade show in Medellín, Colombia. The Demonstration Team celebrated 25 years of service during RIO NEGRO by performing for audiences at the Medellín International Airport for six days, thrilling an audience estimated at more than 100,000 Colombian citizens. (Photo by Capt. Nathan Broshear)
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The departure

Members of the F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team salute the departing F-15C Eagle, flown by Capt. Sam Joplin, during the pre-flight portion of the team’s demonstration at the RIO NEGRO air and trade show venue in Medellín, Colombia. The Demonstration Team celebrated 25 years of service during RIO NEGRO by performing for audiences at the Medellín International Airport for six days, thrilling an audience estimated at more than 100,000 Colombian citizens. (Photo by Capt. Nathan Broshear)
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All smiles

Capt. Sam Joplin, the F-15 West Coast Demonstration Team pilot, observes a child’s reaction upon receiving a coloring book from visiting Airmen. Airmen visited and ate lunch with staff and children at the ALDEAS SOS home near Medellín, Colombia during planned community outreach events associated with the RIO NEGRO air and trade show. More than 25 Airmen gave presents of books, candy, stickers and photos to the orphans; then signed autographs and invited the group to the air and trade show the following day. (Photo by Capt. Nathan Broshear)
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Col Glenn Ferguson assumes command of the 33d Maintenance Group

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FL., -- At 3:33 p.m. Jun. 27, Col. Glenn Ferguson assumes command of the 33d Maintenance Group in the 33d Maintenance Operations Squadron Training Hangar at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Colonel Ferguson is a recent graduate from Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
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Maple Flag 41

Lt. Col. Todd Jaax, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, completes the customs declaration upon landing his F-15C Eagle at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta for Maple Flag 41 Period Two May 17. Maple Flag is a four week international air combat exercise held annually at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta. The exercise provides Canadian and allied aircrew with realistic training in a modern simulated air combat environment, and emphasizes air operations involving large package coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Kennemer/released)
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Change of Command

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Colonel J. Greg Riemens-Van Laare took command of the 33d Fighter Wing's Operations Group April 24 during a change of command ceremony in the 33d Maintenance Operations Squadron Hangar. Colonel Riemens-Van Laare was the Chief of Wing Safety at the 45th Space Wing, Patrick AFB, Fla. As commander of the 33d OG , he is responsible for the activities of two F-15C/D fighter squadrons, one operations support squadron, and one air control squadron.
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Giving a hug

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Senior Airman Abel Levine from the 33d Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight receives a care box from Bailey Reese, founder and president of Hero Hugs, during a visit to the 33d Fighter Wing April 16. Bailey handed out more than 200 care boxes to members of the 33d FW bringing her total number of care boxes delivered to more than 27,000. Hero Hugs sends boxes containing candy, cookies and a hand written card to Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines all over the world. To learn more about Bailey and Hero Hugs go to www.herohugs.org. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)
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Group hug

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Bailey Reese, founder and president of Hero Hugs, delivered more than 200 care boxes to the Airmen of the 33d Fighter Wing April 16. Hero Hugs has sent more than 27,000 care boxes around the world to boost the morale of the Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who received them. Each box contains candy, cookies and a hand written card from the volunteers at Hero Hugs. To learn more about Bailey and Hero Hugs go to www.herohugs.org. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)
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Handing out hugs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Bailey Reese, founder and president of Hero Hugs, hands one of more than 200 care boxes full of candy, cookies and a hand written card to Staff Sgt. Robert Johnson a crew chief from the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, during a visit to the 33d Fighter Wing April 16. Hero Hugs is a nonprofit organization that delivers care packages to Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines all across the world. To learn more about Bailey and Hero Hugs go to www.herohugs.org. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)
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Mind of Metal

Staff Sgt. Sarah Jornacion, a 33d Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection craftsman with the 33d Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla. uses the Nortec 200D, which is a magnetic particle inspection device, to conduct inspection of metals to detect defects on or under the surface of the metal. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian Miles)
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Walk the line

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- More than 1,000 members of the 33d Fighter Wing took part in a forgien object debris walk Feb. 29 here. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Fallen Airman honored by comrades

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Fighter pilots from the 60th Fighter Squadron fly F-15Cs in the missing man formation with fighters from the 58th Fighter Squadron to culminate the memorial ceremony for 1st Lt. Ali Jivanjee Feb. 27, 2008. Lieutenant Jivanjee, 58th FS, died during an F-15 aircraft accident Feb 20 over the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)
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Grieving Nomads

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Lt. Col. Todd Jaax, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, consoles Sara Jivanjee the wife of 1st Lt. Ali Jivanjee, during a memorial service for Lieutenant Jivanjee Wednesday Feb. 27 at the 33d Fighter Wing here. Lieutenant Jivanjee, 58th FS died Feb. 20 when two F-15Cs went down over the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)
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