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The legacy of sacrifice

Cpl. Jake Balcom is shown the exhaust end of an F-16 Fighting Falcon by Capt. Jay Doerfler March 26, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Balcom spent two days touring his grandfather's old squadron, the 421st Fighter Squadron, which was deployed to Osan AB from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Doerfler is the 421st Fighter Squadron chief of training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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The legacy of sacrifice

Lt. Col. David Shoemaker, Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom and other members of the 421st Fighter Squadron raise their glasses in a toast to Col. Ralph Balcom, a fallen Vietnam War 421st FS pilot, March 26, 2014, in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea. Shoemaker and the 421st toast to Ralph Balcom's name every six weeks as an appreciation for their heritage and a reminder of the families effected by sacrifice.Shoemaker is the 421st Fighter Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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The legacy of sacrifice

Marine Corps Cpl. Jake Balcom watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon take off March 26, 2014, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Balcom's grandfather, Col. Ralph Balcom, served as a fighter pilot in Vietnam, but has been missing in action since May 15, 1966. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

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The legacy of sacrifice

Col. Ralph Balcom left to serve as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War in November of 1965. On May 15, 1966, Balcom was declared missing in action, and is presumed deceased. His family has been waiting for almost 48 years for his return. (Courtesy photo)

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The legacy of sacrifice

Capt. Ralph Balcom, his wife, Marian, his daughter, Tracy, and his son, Chris, in a family photo. Ralph Balcom was lost in Vietnam more than 47 years ago. (Courtesy photo)

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(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Luis Morales Talento and his little brothers, Senior Airman Walter Morales Talento and Airman 1st Class Guido Morales Talento have been close since growing up in Oxnard, Calif. The Morales Talento brothers are deployed together from the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Island Air National Guard Station, Calif. Luis is a supply specialist from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group; Walter works at the maintenance operations center controller for the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; and Guido is a crew chief with the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Moye)

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CMSAF visits Bagram - Operation Enduring Freedom

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody shakes hands with 455th Combat Medical Airmen during a visit April 13, 2014, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Airmen from 4th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and 41st Electronic Combat Squadron each explained their role in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Cody visited Bagram Air Field to encourage, inform and congratulate Airmen for hard work throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

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CMSAF visits Bagram - Operation Enduring Freedom

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks with 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Support Group Airmen during a visit to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 13, 2014. Cody visited Bagram Air Field to encourage, inform and congratulate Airmen for hard work throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

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CMSAF visits Bagram - Operation Enduring Freedom

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks to about 500 Airmen during a visit to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 13, 2014. CMSAF Cody visited Bagram Air Field to encourage, inform and congratulate Airmen for hard work throughout Operation Enduring Freedom. His tour of Bagram concluded with a 60-minute question and answer all-call. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

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Senior Airman Dennis Sloan walks on the flightline in search of a photo May 5, 2013 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. A victim of sexual assault, Sloan says his passion for photography keeps him breathing and offers solace from his otherwise painful memories. Sloan is a 628th Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman George Goslin)

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Airman 1st Class Jessilee Moore joined the Air Force after overcoming a difficult life of hardships. She attributes her resilience and positive attitude to her experiences and uncertainty prior to joining the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Madelyn Brown)

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Airman 1st Class Jessilee Moore draws April 16, 2014 at a table in her home near Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Moore, who went through many hardships in her life, often uses her creative talents as a cathartic outlet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Madelyn Brown)

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Members of the Academy Cyber Competition team run through scenarios in preparation for an upcoming competition Dec. 10, 2013, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. The team took second place at the conclusion of the 14th annual National Security Administration inter-service Cyber Defense Exercise here April 8-11. (U.S. Air Force Photo/John Van Winkle)

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Dr. Gregory Burnett (middle) and Andres Calvo (right) analyze a graphic representation of movement trackers, as 2nd Lt. Krystin Shanklin tests Google Glass at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Burnett is the chief engineer of the Battlefield Air Targeting, Man-Aided Knowledge, or BATMA(N) group, an advanced technology demonstration and research program at the 711 Human Performance Wing at the Air Force Research Laboratory. The team investigates emerging technologies, such as Google Glass' transparent, heads-up display, for possible military application. Calvo is a software developer and civilian contractor with the Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Richard Eldridge)

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A Google Glass test model rests on a dummy Airman at the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Engineers and software designers with the Wing's Battlefield Air Targeting, Man-Aided Knowledge, or BATMA(N) group, here are currently testing Google Glass for possible use by battlefield Airman. The goal is to improve operators' situational awareness by allowing them to access real-time information through a hands-free, see-through heads-up display. (U.S. Air Force photo/Richard Eldridge)

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Members of the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps pose for an awards photo after receiving the Federal Service Award from the Department of Justice, during the 2014 Justice Department’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Service Awards ceremony, April 9, 2014, at the Department of Justice, Washington D.C. The JAG Corps received the Award for the implementation and administration of the Special Victims’ Counsel program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Members of the Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corp watch their award video during the 2014 Justice Department’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Service Awards ceremony April 9, 2014 at the Department of Justice, Washington D.C. The JAG Corps received the Federal Service Award for their work on their Special Victims’ Counsel program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Tony West (left) presents Col. Dawn Hankins with the Federal Service Award during the 2014 Justice Department’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Service Awards ceremony, April 9, 2014, at the Department of Justice, Washington D.C. West is the associate attorney general of the United States. Hawkins is the chief of the Air Force Special Victims’ Counsel Program (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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Staff Sgt. Merrianne Donley uses a handheld metal detector to inspect for hidden objects as Staff Sgt. Keith Pledge processes through a customs inspection April 3, 2014, in Southwest Asia. The 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron is preparing the Marine Corps' 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion to assume control of the U.S. Central Command's Customs Operations mission. Donley is a 387th AES customs agent and Pledge is a 20th Communications Squadron client systems technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Moye)

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Master Sgt. Jose Diaz trains Cpl. Jason Pickard on Total vehicle inspection procedures April 1, 2014, in Southwest Asia. For the past few weeks, the current 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron agents have trained the incoming Marine 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion to successfully assume control of this mission. Diaz is a 387th AES customs agent and Pickard is a 2nd LEB customs agent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Desiree W. Moye)

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