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Honoring the fallen

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Senior Airman Tyler J. Trease participates in a moment of silence on Feb. 16 for Air Force firefighter Staff Sgt. Ray Rangel on Feb. 16. Sergeant Rangel, 29, died while attempting to rescue two Soldiers trapped in a Humvee that overturned in a canal Feb. 13 while operating out of Balad Air Base, Iraq. Airman Trease is a firefighter with the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staf Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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C-130J circumnavigates globe

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei -- Senior Master Sergeant Dennis Johnson (left) and Col. Michael Underkofler explain some of the features of the new C-130J Hercules to Deputy Sultan and Crown Prince of Brunei His Royal Highness Pg Muda Hj Al-Muhtadee Billah during their stop here Feb. 17. The crown prince spent nearly an hour in the aircraft with the crew. The crew and aircraft, from the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., stopped in nine locations in seven countries as they circumnavigated the globe. Sergeant Johnson is a loadmaster in the wing and Colonel Underkofler is the 403 Operations Group commander. (Courtesy photo)

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Singing at the NBA All-Star game

DENVER -- The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale and David Robinson, a retired San Antonio Spur and a 1987 Naval Academy graduate, sing the national anthem at the 2005 NBA All-Star Game here Feb. 20. The cadet chorale's visit was part of the NBA's salute to the men and women of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steve Grever)

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Thunderbirds in training

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The 2005 Thunderbird Show Line stands ready to meet six jets moments after a practice flight by the 2005 demonstration team here. The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," who start their show season in March, are scheduled to perform at 45 different show sites in the United States, Canada and Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. George F. Jozens)

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Air Force driver ready for Daytona 500

DAYTONA, Fla. -- The driver of the Air Force NASCAR car No. 21, Ricky Rudd, held off the challenge of No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the running of the Gatorade 150 held here Feb. 17. Mr. Rudd, who finished in 5th place, will start in the 11th position for the Daytona 500, which will be held here Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Larry McTighe)

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Air Force driver ready for Daytona 500

DAYTONA, Fla. -- The driver of the Air Force NASCAR car No. 21, Ricky Rudd, battles the Army's No. 1 driver, Joe Nemecheck, during practice here for the Daytona 500. The race will be held here Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Larry McTighe)

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Pitching the mail

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Airman 1st Class Chris Rowlen pitches mail delivered to the post office here Feb. 15. Airmen Rowlen is assigned to the 31st Communication Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Desiree Hayden)

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News around the world

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Michele Stumm checks audio output levels during a routine inspection here Feb. 11. Sergeant Stumm is a broadcast maintenance technician assigned to the Operating Location-C, Air Forces News Agency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

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Arctic refuel

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Senior Airman Brian Binkley completes an equipment function check before a refueling mission here Feb. 10. Airman Binkley is a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing, the only Arctic-region refueling unit for Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Strang)

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Ellsworth Airmen reinvent the ladder

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Airman 1st Class David Browning climbs the temporary ladder used to inspect the cockpit of the B-1B Lancer. The ladder was designed by Airmen here to make the aircraft more reliable. Airman Browning is a 28th Maintenance Squadron B-1B phase inspector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raelynne J. Dennis)

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Air Force NASCAR team revs up for 2005

LAS VEGAS -- Ricky Rudd, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Air Force race car, prepares for the start of a race at the speedway here. The 2005 NASCAR season kicks off Feb. 20 with the Daytona 500. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)

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Tops in Blue

SAN ANTONIO -- A group of the 2005 Tops In Blue performers rehearse for the upcoming tour. (Courtesy photo)

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Re-enlistment marks milestone for accident victim

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tech. Sgt. Hector Barrios stands with his dog during his re-enlistment ceremony here recently. After a two-ton concrete barrier fell on his leg and foot while deployed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in July 2003, Sergeant Barrios faced an 18-month struggle of amputation, reconstruction and infections before he gained medical clearance to remain in the Air Force. Sergeant Barrios is a dog handler with the 96th Security Forces Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will VanderMate)

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Re-enlistment marks milestone for accident victim

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tech. Sgt. Hector Barrios receives hyperbaric-oxygen therapy in September 2003 to treat a foot injury he received while deployed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant Barrios faced an 18-month struggle of amputation, reconstruction and infections before he gained medical clearance to remain in the Air Force. Sergeant Barrios is a dog handler with the 96th Security Forces Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lois Walsh)

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Entering the danger zone

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Command Chief Master Sergeant Donald W. Hatcher of 13th Air Force and the 36 Air Expeditionary Wing, takes his turn at the obstacle course during the first Enlisted Combat Dining In here Jan. 29. The event celebrated more than 50 years of enlisted heritage on Andersen AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Ready for combat

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airman 1st Class Nathan Fitzwater conceals himself by camouflaging in palm leaves and face paint during the first Enlisted Combat Dining In here Jan. 29. The event celebrated more than 50 years of enlisted heritage at the base. Airman Fitzwater is a Fire and Emergency Services member assigned to the 36th Civil Engineering Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Child's play

POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Staff Sgt. Danielle Pelleter applies camouflage to Evan Colley during Operation Little Gryphon here Jan. 28. Families walked through the many steps and aspects of a deployment to experience what deployment means for active-duty parents. The children also learned self-aid buddy care from the American Red Cross and learned what chaplains do while deployed. Sergeant Pelleter is assigned to the 43rd Security Forces Squadron, and Evan is the son of 2nd Lt. Geoff Colley of 43rd Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lisa Terry McKeown)

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Child's play

POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- McKenzie Jessup checks out an all-terrain vehicle during Operation Little Gryphon here Jan. 28. Families walked through the many steps and aspects of a deployment to experience what deployment means for active-duty parents. The children also learned self-aid buddy care from the American Red Cross and learned what chaplains do while deployed. McKenzie is the daughter of Staff Sgt. Joe Jessup of the 43rd Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lisa Terry McKeown)

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Sew what?

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Lynn Heald irons a battle dress uniform before sewing stripes on the sleeves during a monthly "Supper, Sew and Show" here Jan. 28. The chapel program invites Airmen to have stripes sewn on one uniform while enjoying a meal and movie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danny Monahan)

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AAFES has been in every major conflict since World War I

MANAS AIR BASE, Kyrgyzstan -- AAFES volunteer Lidya Hyan shows Senior Airman Veronica Oliver and Staff Sgt. Genesia Angulo a collection of dolls sold by a local vendor here. The store is an AAFES-sponsored vendor that sells local crafts and artwork. It is one of many locally sponsored stores AAFES provides troops at locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)

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