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Skylab space station

An artist's concept of the Skylab space station cluster in Earth's orbit. The cluster is composed of the Apollo Command/Service Module, orbital workshop, Apollo telescope mount, multiple docking adapter and airlock module. Note the arrays of solar cell panels which turn sunlight into electric power for the space station. (Courtesy NASA photo)

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2nd Lt. Robert E. Femoyer

2nd Lt. Robert E. Femoyer is a Medal of Honor recipient for actions during a mission in 1944. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Mike Carabajal)

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Maj. William "Pete" Knight

On Oct. 3, 1967, Maj. William J. Knight piloted the modified X-15A-2 to a speed of 4,520 mph (Mach 6.7), a speed which remains the highest ever attained in an airplane. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Mike Carabajal)

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Berlin Airlift vets recognized by German government

Retired Lt. Col. Clinton Hankins walks through the 60th anniversary exhibit on display Oct. 15 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Colonel Hankins along with 23 fellow Berlin Airlift veterans were presented the German-American Friendship Award for their contributions to German-American relations. He is a a Berlin Airlift veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kristen Rohrer)

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Berlin Airlift vets recognized by German government

Retired Master Sgt. Johnny Macia looks at artifacts from the Berlin Airlift as he walks through the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift exhibit Oct. 15 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. He is a a Berlin Airlift veteran. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kristen Rohrer)

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Lt. Gen. Pete Quesada

Lt. Gen. Elwood "Pete" Quesada

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World War II women aviators gather for final reunion

Maj. Jennifer King escorts Kay Gott, an original member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from World War II, during the WASP's final flight on a C-130 Hercules Sept. 25 at Irving, Texas. Major King is a C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 315th Airlift Wing from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dawn Price)

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World War II women aviators gather for final reunion

Capt. Roseanne Teckman escorts an original member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from World War II during the WASP's final flight on a C-130 Hercules Sept. 25 at Irving, Texas. Captain Teckman is a flight nurse with the 315th Airlift Wing from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dawn Price)

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Pentagon Memorial

The memorial for the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon unveiled Sept. 11, 2008. (U. S. Air Force illustration/Billy Smallwood)

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Wet celebration recognizes 100 years of military aviation

Visitors inspect a reproduction of the 1908 Wright aircraft Sept. 6, at Fort Myer, Va., during a Centennial of Military Aviation celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Matt Proietti)

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Wet celebration recognizes 100 years of military aviation

Bill Hadden of The Wright Experience speaks about the design of the Wright Brothers' aircraft during a Centennial of Military Aviation celebration Sept. 6, at Fort Myer, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Matt Proietti)

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Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge

Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge is recorded as the first person to die in a modern airplane crash. He was flying as a passenger with Orville Wright Sept. 17, 1908, at Fort Myer, Va. (Photo of a painting by Robert B. Williams, courtesy First Flight Society)

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Operation Southern Watch

An F-15 Eagle takes off during Operation Southern Watch, which was a major operation in Southwest Asia from 1992-2002. U.S. officials ended an era with the inactivation of the 363rd Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sergeant Sean M. Worrell)

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Col. Leo Thorsness,

Col. Leo Thorsness, Medal of Honor recipient (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Virginia Reyes)

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2nd Lt. Erwin Bleckley, Medal of Honor recipient

2nd Lt. Erwin Bleckley, Medal of Honor recipient, World War I

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Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, America's ace of aces

Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, America's ace of aces for World War I, and Medal of Honor recipient.

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Lt. F rank Luke Jr.

Lt. Frank Luke was the second-ranking ace during Workd War I. (U.S. Army photo)

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Lt. Frank Luke

During World War I in 1918, Lt. Frank Luke brought down three German observation balloons in 35 minutes. Lt. Luke stands by one of the balloons he brought down. (U.S. Army photo)

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Lt. Frank Luke Jr., Medal of Honor receipient

Lt. Frank Luke Jr. was the Arizona Balloon Buster. He was presented his Medal of Honor posthumously. Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., is named in his honor. (Photo illustration/Virginia Reyes)

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1st Lt. Harold E. Goettler

1st Lt. Harold E. Goettler, Medal of Honor recipient. (Photo illustration/Virginia Reyes)

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