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Stone sews on third (and fourth) stripes

Master Sgt. Tanya Hubbard and Staff Sgt. Roberto Davila, both assigned to the 60th Medical Group, tack staff sergeant stripes onto Spencer Stone, a 60th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, during a promotion ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2015. Stone was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant, effective Nov. 1, by order of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Stone was promoted to staff sergeant for the leadership and courage he showed in August when he and two friends thwarted a potential terrorist attack on a train traveling to Paris. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken Wright)

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Stone sews on third (and fourth) stripes

Staff Sgt. Spencer Stone, a 60th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, listens as the responsibilities of noncommissioned offers are read during a promotion ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2015. Stone was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant effective, Nov. 1, by order of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. Stone was promoted to staff sergeant for the leadership and courage he showed in August when he and two friends thwarted a potential terrorist attack on a train traveling to Paris. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ken Wright)

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Before the flight: maintaining excellence

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft pilot from the 480th Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, conducts pre-flight checks before takeoff at Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 21, 2015. The 480th FS is here in support of Exercise Trident Juncture 2015, a multinational exercise consisting of more than 30,000 troops from more than 30 nations. The exercise is geared toward demonstrating ability to respond on a large scale to a crisis scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman)

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347th RG rescues and refuels during Trident Juncture 2015

Two Airmen, assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., look out the windows of a C-130J Super Hercules during rescue and refueling training near Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 23, 2015. The training was in support of Trident Juncture 2015, the largest NATO exercise conducted in the past 20 years, involving more than 35,000 troops from over 30 NATO member nations and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman)

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347th RG rescues and refuels during Trident Juncture 2015

Two pilots, assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., fly a C-130J Super Hercules during rescue and refueling training near Beja Air Base, Portugal, Oct. 23, 2015. The training was in support of Trident Juncture 2015, the largest NATO exercise conducted in the past 20 years, involving more than 35,000 troops from over 30 NATO member nations and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman)

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Aviation Detachment 16-1

Master Sgt. Stephen Nelson, a 435th Contingency Response Group air traffic controller, uses a kestrel to obtain wind speeds and direction during Aviation Detachment 16-1 Oct. 27, 2015, at Powdiz Air Base, Poland. During the flying training deployment, U.S. and Polish airmen worked together to relay weather data to their aircrews to ensure they had the most accurate information prior to airdropping container delivery systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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Aviation Detachment 16-1

A container delivery system airdrops from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron Oct. 27, 2015, at Powdiz Air Base, Poland. The drop was performed during Aviation Detachment 16-1, a flying training deployment that helps crews maintain their readiness and interoperability with NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

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USAFE Band rocks Georgia

Lt. Col. Michael Mench, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander, thanks the audience during a marching band performance in Kvareli, Georgia, Oct. 18, 2015. From Oct. 15-19, 33 bandsmen from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band traveled to the Republic of Georgia for several events including performing in the inaugural International Military Bands Festival in Tbilisi. This is the first time in nearly 10 years that the USAFE Band has traveled to conduct a mission in the Republic of Georgia. Georgia and the U.S. are proven military partners and engagements like these help to further strengthen the bonds between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane)

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Patriot Files: on final approach

A U-2 from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., prepares to land at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 9, 2015. U-2 pilots have a small margin of space to effectively land the plane without causing damage to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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Col. Jennifer P. Sovada (right), the Air Force Technical Applications Center commander, looks on as Lt. Col. Ehren Carl delivers his first remarks after assuming command of AFTAC’s Technical Surveillance Squadron at Patrick AFB, Fla., Oct. 15, 2015. Carl is the first officer to assume command of one of five newly-formed squadrons at AFTAC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Matthew Jurgens)

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Army, Air Force work together during Bold Quest 15.2

A C-17 Globemaster III flies over Biggs Army Airfield, Texas, during Bold Quest 15-2 operations Oct. 2, 2015. One main facet of Bold Quest was the integration of joint and coalition fire support assets across all warfighting domains. The Army and Air Force worked together to perform air-to-air, surface-to-air, and air-to-surface fire support engagements in live and digitally simulated missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Emily A. Kenney)

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German village honors fallen U.S. Airman

Col. Harry Benham, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa operations and plans chief, salutes during the playing of taps during the revealing of a memorial stone for 2nd Lt. Priesley Cooper Jr. Sept. 25, 2015, in Dietingen, Germany. Cooper was conducting an escorting mission when his P-51D Mustang was shot down. The town of Dietingen buried him and 70 years later held a ceremony to honor him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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German village honors fallen U.S. Airman

A memorial stone sits near the location of the crash site of 2nd Lt. Priesley Cooper Jr. Sept. 25, 2015, in Dietingen, Germany. Cooper was killed in action during a strafing run in World War II. The town of Dietingen buried him and 70 years later held a ceremony to honor him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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German village honors fallen U.S. Airman

Col. Harry Benham, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa operations and plans chief, speaks with the owners of the land Sept. 25, 2015, in Dietingen, Germany, where 2nd Lt. Priesley Cooper Jr.’s P-51 D Mustang was shot down. Cooper was killed in action during a strafing run in World War II. The town of Dietingen buried him and 70 years later held a ceremony to honor him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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GoRuck: a wide view

Participants march past the vehicle maintenance facility carrying simulated wounded personnel Sept. 24, 2015, at the GoRuck team building challenge at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 45 participants pushed themselves through the physical scenarios led by a special forces veteran, to earn the blue and black “GoRuck” patch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Airmen learn to weather missions with Cadre Focus

A 7th Weather Squadron Airmen looks at weather patterns near his location during a daily forecasting competition during Cadre Focus Sept. 17, 2015, at Grafenwohr Training Area, Germany. Approximately 30 Airmen attended Cadre Focus 2015 to sharpen their weather forecasting and Army combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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AF celebrates birthday at baseball game

The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants sing the national anthem at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The Washington Nationals hosted a game honoring the Air Force's birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hailey Haux)

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AF celebrates birthday at baseball game

Airmen and senior leaders wave their hats to the crowd at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2015. The Washington Nationals team members and fans saluted members of the Air Force. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)

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AF celebrates birthday at baseball game

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James passes the game ball to Max Scherzer at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2015. Scherzer is a pitcher on the Washington Nationals baseball team. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Whitney Stanfield)

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AF celebrates birthday at baseball game

Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, an Airman's Medal and Purple Heart recipient, relieves Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III from the pitcher's mound at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2015. Stone was called to throw the first pitch of the game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hailey Haux)

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