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3rd Force Recon

During the 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company, a U.S. Marine Corps special operations unit, reunion in Surprise, Ariz., earlier this year, U.S. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., center, presents Thomas Sexton and Joseph Ventresca with the Green Ghost award. The unit-specific award recognizes its members for their valiant actions during Vietnam. (Courtesy photo)

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Danger in the distance

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hunter, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technican, operates the controls of the Talon robot while deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Hunter was recently named as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2010. (Courtesy photo)

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Air Advisors

Maj. James West, 69th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, center, stands with his Iraqi counterparts outside the Mosul Operations Center, Iraq. Major West was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq as an air advisor to the Iraqi National Counter Terrorism Forces from July 2008 to January 2009. Major West wrote a research thesis about his experiences as an air advisor and was recently selected as the Culture Studies Research award winner at Air Command and Staff College. (Courtesy photo)

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Bowling Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Ricky Moon and Master Sgt. Reginna Keagle, 944th Medical Squadron, pose with the trophy July 11, 2010, after winning the "Battle for the Boot" bowling tournament, sponsored by the 944th Fighter Wing Chaplain's Office. The 944th MDS bowled for a combined score of 1,467 points to beat the 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron during the morale-building event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steve Razo)

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ESGR support

Master Sgt. James King, 944th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, and Col. Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing commander, pose with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer at an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve luncheon June 29 that recognized civilian employers of Guard and Reserve personnel. Sergeant King's employer, American Express, has support him while serving on active duty orders with the 56th Security Forces Squadron. (Courtesy photo)

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Pitsenbarger Award Recipient

Staff Sgt. Zachary Astrup, 944th Security Forces Squadron fire team member, recieves the Air Force Association Pitsenbarger Award during a Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony June 3 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The award provides a one-time grant of $400 to selected top enlisted personnel graduating from CCAF who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Selection for the award is determined by a committee that considers job performance, scholastic achievement, education goals and leadership qualities.

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69th FS changes commanders

Lt. Col. David Garfield, 944th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Mike Torrealday June 4 as he assumes command of the 69th Fighter Squadron. Lt. Col. Steve Speckhard relinquished command during the change-of-command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)

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Breakfast for Champions

Capt. Philip Wieser, 944th Services Flight commander, watches as Lt. Col. Paul Theisen, 944th Mission Support Group commander, serves Senior Airman Zachary De Jesus, 944th Security Forces Squadron member, a sausauge and egg burrito during the wing's breakfast for the 944th Fighter Wing personnel on June 6. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Denise Willhite)

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Breakfast for Champions

Col. Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing commander, adds tomatoes and cheese to Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Collins, 944th Mission Support Flight member, plate during the wing's breakfast on June 6. The breakfast was held to thank 944th Fighter Wing members for their excellent job during the recent UCI, HSI, and LCAP inspections. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Denise Willhite)

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VFW Adopts 944 FW ASTS

L.E. Wood (l) Commander VFW Post 12043, Maricopa, Arizona presents a Cetificate of Unit Adoption to Lieutenant Col Judith Patton, 944 FW ASTS commander. The VFW Adopt A Unit program is part of the VFW Military Assistance Program that provides support for deployements, homecomings, home activities, and grants. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Steven Razo)

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Family of NCOs

One family’s combined service covers five decades and spans all NCO Ranks. From left to right: Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Plante, Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, Master Sgt. Christopher McCool, Master Sgt. Brian Jolly, Tech. Sgt. Barbara Plante, Staff Sgt. Kathryn Jolly. (Courtesy Photo/Michael Linderman)

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Bronze Star

Col. Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Andrew LeBeau, 944th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, the Bronze Star during commander's call March 6. Sergeant LeBeau received the medal for meritorious service while deployed to Afghanistan from May to November 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Denise Willhite)

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Play ball

Senior Airman Nicole Lougheed, a reservist with the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, throws out the ceremonial first pitch March 5 during opening day at Goodyear Ballpark. The Cincinnati Reds took on the Cleveland Indians to kick off their Cactus League Spring Training 2010 season. Opening day was also Military Appreciation Day where all branches of service were recognized for efforts both at home and overseas. Tech. Sgt. Michelle Schoenfeld, 944th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity Office, sang the National Anthem as a four-ship of F-16s from the 310th Fighter Squadron flew overhead. The Marine Corps provided the color guard and the Air Force Reserve recruiters were on hand to tell about opportunities in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)

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Donating blood

Staff Sgt. Daryl Gladstein, 944th Security Forces Squadron, donates blood during the 944th Fighter Wing's blood drive March 7. The wing's next blood drive is scheduled for July 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Denise Willhite)

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AFRC command chief takes flight

Chief Master Sgt. Dwight D. Badgett, Air Force Reserve Command command chief, listens as his crew chief gives instructions prior to his incentive flight Dec. 4, 2009. The chief said after taking an F-16 flight during his visit that he had a new appreciation for what fighter pilots go through, and why they need to be in tip-top shape. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout)

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VA hospital visit

Members of the 944th Fighter Wing visit with veterans at the Phoenix Veterans Hospital Dec. 5, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. David Thoreson)

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AFRC command chief visits Luke

Chief Master Sgt. Dwight D. Badgett, Air Force Reserve Command command chief, talks with Airmen of the 944th Civil Engineer Squadron during a visit to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

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2010 Graydon Williams Award winner

Tech. Sgt. Susan Stout, 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office, is the 2010 recipient of the Graydon Williams Award. The award is presented annually to an Air Reserve Technician or Active Guard Reserve member who personifies the character and traits of the late Tech. Sgt. Graydon Williams, a 944th Fighter Wing maintenance ART who died at a young age of cancer. The essence of the award is based on superior performers who do not seek recognition, perform clearly above expectations, and have not been adequately recognized for their overall contributions and impact on the wing. Sergeant Stout will receive the award during a luncheon Feb. 17. (Courtesy photo)

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944th ASTS assumption of command

Lt. Col. Judith Patton accepts command of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Nov. 7 from Col. Michael Popovich, 944th Fighter Wing commander. Colonel Patton's previous assignment was the 926th Aerospace Medicine Flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Louis Vega)

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Air Force Reserve Recruiter receives award

(From left to right) Lt. Col. Christian Fellhoelter, 944th Fighter Wing chief of safety; Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, Air Force Reserve Command commander; Master Sgt. Anthony Krystoff, Air Force Reserve recruiter; Col. Joe Wilburn, Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service commander, Chief Master Sgt. Dwight Badgett, Air Force Reserve Command Command Chief; and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Starkey, AFRC Recruiting Service manager, pose for a photo after Sergeant Krystoff received an award for being the top in service recruiter for fiscal year 2009. Sergeant Krystoff went well over his goal at 180 percent. (Courtesy photo)

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