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130910-F-FE339-023

After a traumatic car accident, Tech Sgt. Ashley Barnett, 1st Operations Support Squadron weather mission services NCO in charge, suffered from chronic back pain which led to depression. After recovering, Barnett said she felt it was important to share her experiences and let fellow Service members know there are resources available to aid the recovery process.
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130910-F-FE339-028

Tech Sgt. Ashley Barnett smiles smile for the camera at Langley Air Force Base, Va., during one of her runs, Sept. 10, 2013. While driving southbound on I-95 in Virginia in June 2011, an 18-wheeler struck her car from behind, creating a chain reaction resulting in a four-car accident, leaving her injured - since the accident, Barnett, 1st Operations Support Squadron weather mission services NCO in charge, has been on the road to recovery.
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130904-F-PB776-004

A portion of Lt. Col. Rich Operhall’s collection of more than 15,000 patches are on display in his office at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Operhall began collecting patches in junior high. Openhall is the commander of the 76th Space Control Squadron.
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130904-F-PB776-003

Lt. Col. Rich Operhall shows off a portion of his collection of more than 15,000 patches. Operhall began collecting patches in junior high and his collection fuels his passion of Air Force history and heritage. Operhall is the commander of the 76th Space Control Squadron.
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130903-F-VZ654-033

Airman 1st Class Lance Thornton coaches members of his team at practice Aug. 30. Thornton began volunteering and sharing his experience from competing at the college level in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard breaststroke, 50-yard freestyle, and 200-yard individual medley which he set the school record in 2009.
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130903-F-VZ654-028

Airman 1st Class Lance Thornton coaches members of his team at practice Aug. 30. Thornton began volunteering and sharing his experience from competing at the college level in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard breaststroke, 50-yard freestyle, and 200-yard individual medley which he set the school record in 2009.
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130903-F-VZ654-036

Airman 1st Class Lance Thornton watches his team swim laps at practice Aug. 30. After six months of volunteering with the Montgomery YMCA Barracudas, Thornton became the head coach for the entire program. In this role, Thornton leads the instruction of all of 130 six to 18 year-old swimmers.
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Airman 1st Class Lance Thornton motivates his team swim laps at practice Aug. 30. During Thornton’s first season with the Barracudas, they set 48 personal records out of 56 taper swims. Seven former team members are on current division one college scholarships. In the past three years, the Barracudas have produced an Auburn University swim team captain and four 2012 Olympic trial swimmers.
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130809-F-WB313-076

Hippopotamus ‘Liberty’ pleads for more treats from zookeeper Casey Self in the Ruwenzori section of the Kansas City Zoo, Aug 9, 2013. When not working at her civilian job as a zoo keeper, Self is a Citizen-Airman with the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, at Whiteman AFB., Mo.
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Casey Self works with hippo ‘Liberty’ in the Ruwenzori area of the Kansas City Zoo. Here she utilizes hand signals, a clicker, and healthy treats to evoke certain responses, such as opening their mouths, which allow her to safely check on the dental health of the hippo. When not working at her civilian job as a zookeeper, Self is a Citizen-Airman with the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, at Whiteman AFB., Mo.
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130909-F-DJ123-001

Maj. Steve Katsaris, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of helicopter training, poses for a photo with Juan Williams, Fox News contributor/analyst and on-air talent for “The Five”, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., April 1, 2011. Katsaris has been in the Air Force more than 17 years and prior to his commission had been a prominent talent in the broadcasting world as a DJ. During his Air Force career, he has volunteered to be an emcee at various functions, including the Global Strike Challenge at Barksdale.
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Airman helps deliver daughter, deploys same day

Airman 1st Class Timothy Pledger holds his daughter, Zoey, hours after delivering her himself Aug. 30, 2013. Pledger’s flight to deploy to Guam had been delayed so he went home to be with his pregnant wife. Not long after he came home, she went into labor. In less than an hour, Pledger and his wife welcomed their new baby girl into the family. Pledger is an electronic warfare journeyman with the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (Courtesy photo)
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130829-F-FR726-020

Senior Airman Sean Connolly, air transportation specialist, 69th Aerial Port Squadron, signs his signature on the mural he painted in the stairwell at the entrance of 69 APS here at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The mural highlights the different aspects of the aerial port mission and took more than six months for him to complete.
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130829-F-FR726-004

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Sean Connolly, air transportation specialist, 69th Aerial Port Squadron, poses in front of the mural he painted in the stairwell at the entrance of 69 APS here at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The mural highlights the different aspects of the aerial port mission and took more than six months for him to complete.
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130821-F-LG169-014

Senior Master Sgt. Randall Renaud, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of the engineering flight, speaks with senior noncommissioned officers during the Winning With People course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 21, 2013. Renaud received an article 15 after being arrested for driving under the influence in 2002.
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130821-F-LG169-017

Senior Master Sgt. Randall Renaud, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent of the engineering flight, received an Article 15 after an arrest for driving under the influence in 2002. Through dedication and resiliency, Renaud overcame every obstacle and dedicates his time in teaching others to do the same.
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130823-F-LK329-001

2nd Lt. Liya Smolina is the chief host nation liaison for 376th Air Expeditionary Wing Theater Security Cooperation at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, August 22, 2013. Although she serves as an interpreter during this deployment, Smolina is a personnelist back at her home station at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and will consider additional future interpreter duties when she completes this tour.
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130822-F-LK329-010

2nd Lt. Liya Smolina explains the four pillars mission to visiting Kyrgyz students at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, August 22, 2013. Smolina is an interpreter assigned to 376th Theater Security Cooperation.
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130822-F-LK329-008

2nd Lt. Liya Smolina translates an explanation for the role of the aircraft on the flightline to visiting Kyrgyz students at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, August 22, 2013. English is Smolina's second language, but she's spent most of her life speaking it and only had the opportunity to improve on her original Russian language on this deployment.
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Dignified Transfer

A carry team transfers the remains of Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, of Kailua, Hawaii, during a dignified transfer, April 30, 2013, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Nishizuka was assigned to the 427th Reconnsassance Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif.
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