Remembering our Heritage: One Airman’s inspiration for service

Master Sgt. Perla Tapia, 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron poses for a photo Sept. 30, 2019 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Tapia was undocumented in search of a better life. She decided to enlist in the Air Force Reserve and became a naturalized citizen in 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.
VIRIN: 190930-F-XA522-0062.JPG
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NIKON D810

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63/10

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10/2500

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400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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