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Fighter pilot film about teamwork, thrill of flight

CHANTILLY, Va. -- Peter Gabriel prepares to thread film from the new IMAX movie "Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag" into the projector. The movie chronicles the experience of Capt. John Stratton as he participates in his first Red Flag exercise. The film movie made its premier Dec. 2 at the National Air and Space Museum here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Varhegyi)

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Fighter pilot film about teamwork, thrill of flight

CHANTILLY, Va. -- Capt. John Stratton discusses his role in the new IMAX film "Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag." He served as the star of the film. The movie chronicles his experience as he participates in his first Red Flag exercise. The film made its premier Dec. 2 at the National Air and Space Museum here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Varhegyi)

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Airmen revive adopt-a-village program

KHAROTI, Afghanistan -- Staff Sgt. James Kamrad shakes hands with young villagers waiting for school supplies to be distributed during a recent adopt-a-village visit. The 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron force protection intelligence Airman visits local villages often, which he said he enjoys because he gets to learn about local Afghan culture. Sergeant Kamrad is deployed to nearby Bagram Air Base from Pope Air Force Base, N.C., supporting Operation Enduring Freedom (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lindsey)

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A tents situation

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Master Sgt. James Green helps erect an Alaskan shelter that is used for patient care at deployed locations. Airmen train like this quarterly to prepare for deployment. Sergeant Green is the superintendent of the 355th Medical Support Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina D. Kinsey)

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Up you go

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Capt. Matt French climbs the ladder to his F-15C Eagle before a competition during William Tell 2004 here recently. William Tell tests an aircrew's ability to perform in a combat environment. Captain French is assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Williams)

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Secretary Roche submits letter of resignation

WASHINGTON -- Air Force Secretary Dr. James G. Roche submitted his resignation Nov. 16. Secretary Roche said he plans on leaving his position Jan. 20 or sooner if his successor is confirmed by the Senate by then. He has led the Air Force since 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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Secretary Roche submits letter of resignation

WASHINGTON -- Air Force Secretary Dr. James G. Roche submitted his resignation Nov. 16. Secretary Roche said he plans on leaving his position Jan. 20 or sooner if his successor is confirmed by the Senate by then. He has led the Air Force since 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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William Tell 2004

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- From the left, Senior Airman Michael Stack, Staff Sgt. Steven Johnson and Senior Airman Randy Steele lift a missile to the wing of an F-15 Eagle during the static load competition of William Tell 2004 here Nov. 10. This is the 50th anniversary of the William Tell competition, which tests an aircrew's ability to perform under combat conditions. All of the Airmen are assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt James Williams)

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ORE you ready?

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior AIrman James Avery ensures that a fuel truck has proper documentation during an operational readiness exercise here Nov. 8. The exercise tested the 374th Airlift Wing's command and control, operations and mission support functions. Airman Avery is assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

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Air Force honors spouses with pin

WASHINGTON -- A letter signed by Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John P. Jumper accompanies each Air Force spouse pin. The pin is designed to recognize and thank spouses who support the efforts of Airmen stationed worldwide. The pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. It is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. Undersecretary of the Air Force Peter B. Teets launched the spouse pin program during a ceremony at the Pentagon on Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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Fashion statement

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray listens to a question during a troop-call at a forward-deployed location Nov. 8. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche, Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper and Chief Murray are touring bases in Southwest Asia while wearing the new version of the proposed utility uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Aaron Burgstein)

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Fashion statement

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Tech. Sgt. Paul Hughes (from right) and Chief Master Sgt. James Roy help Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray with his microphone before an enlisted call at a forward-deployed location Nov. 8. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche, Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper and Chief Murray are touring bases in Southwest Asia while wearing the new version of the proposed utility uniform. Sergeant Hughes is assigned to Air Force News Agency's Detachment 4, and Chief Roy is the command chief master sergeant with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Spence)

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Camp Zama Airmen provide vital communications link

CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Senior Airman James Campbell, a satellite communications journeyman, performs precision alignments on a modem demodulator circuit card. He is assigned to Operating Location C of the 374th Communications Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Airmen in OL-C here maintain communications links for the Department of Defense and its allies in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

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Air Force leaders premiere new uniform

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper speaks with Capt. Cherish Krutil from the 745th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at a forward-deployed location Nov. 4. The general, Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray are traveling the area visiting deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Aston)

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Air Force leaders premiere new uniform

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche shakes hands Nov. 4 with aircrew members deployed to Southwest Asia. The secretary, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray are traveling the area visiting deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Aston)

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Commander's Cup Competition

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. James Crosley directs a dump truck to pour dirt for use during the Commander's Cup Competition here Oct. 25. The competition tests the abilities of civil engineer teams from the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps to repair airfield damage caused by simulated mortar attacks. Sergeant Crosley is assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tamica Phillips)

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Guardsmen making K-2 connections

KARSHI-KHANABAD AIR BASE, Uzbekistan -- Three times each week, Airmen and Soldiers set aside their weapons and come together for an hour of choir practice. Members of the "K-2 Chorus" perform before a packed house every Sunday. They include (from left) Army Sgt. Danielle Singley, Army Sgt. 1st Class Viva Jester, Tech. Sgt. Antonio James, Army Sgt. Amanda Sutphen, Army 1st Sgt. John Steed, Staff Sgt. Carlos Araica and Tech. Sgt. Eddie Ball on keyboard. (U.S. Air Force photo Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)

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Rapid repair

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. James Crosley directs a dump truck during the recent Pacific Command Airfield Damage Repair Commander's Cup competition. In this event, his team had to fill a crater that was the result of a simulated missile attack. Sergeant Crosley is assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chenzira Mallory)

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Defender Challenge

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Senior Airman James Pittman, left, and Staff Sgt. Brandon Gonzales collapse after completing the Defender Challenge 2004 fitness challenge event. Airman Pittman, from the 37th Security Forces Squadron here, and Sergeant Gonzales, from the 12th SFS at Randolph AFB, Texas, are on the Air Education and Training Command team. The annual Defender Challenge here pits security forces teams from Air Force major commands, the Royal Air Force Regiment and the Department of Energy against each other in events that test marksmanship, tactics, physical fitness and teamwork. This year's competition runs Oct. 23 to 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gary Emery)

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Graduation day

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airmen pass in review during Basic Military Training graduation Oct. 22. The ceremonies were attended by Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jack Braden)

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