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AF Academy cadets get hands-on experience

1st Lt Eric Miller, 964th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron, instructs Academy cadets on the basics of the Airborne Warning and Control System consoles, equipment and what it's like being an air weapons officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt Jennifer Pearson) (Released)
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U-2 pilot reaches 1,000 hour milestone

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Capt. Joshua Tull, a member of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, completes a successful mission behind the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady, June 16 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Captain Tull passed 1,000 hours of flying in a U-2 in just 3 years and 11 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)
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U-2 pilot reaches 1,000 hour milestone

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Lt. Col Kirt Stallings, commander of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, tacks on the 1,000 hour patch onto Capt. Joshua Tull, 99th ERS, after his flight at the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady, June 16 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Captain Tull passed 1,000 hours of flying in a U-2 in just 3 years and 11 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)
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U-2 pilot reaches 1,000 hour milestone

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Capt. Joshua Tull, a member of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, exits his U-2 Dragonlady to a round applause, June 16 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Captain Tull passed 1,000 hours of flying in a U-2 in just 3 years and 11 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)
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U-2 pilot reaches 1,000 hour milestone

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Capt. Joshua Tull, a member of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, brings his U-2 Dragonlady to a stop, June 16 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Captain Tull passed 1,000 hours of flying in a U-2 in just 3 years and 11 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)
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U-2 pilot reaches 1,000 hour milestone

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Capt. Joshua Tull, a member of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, prepares to land his U-2 Dragonlady, June 16 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Captain Tull passed 1,000 hours of flying in a U-2 in just 3 years and 11 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)
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Preparing for flight

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Lt. Col. Vincent Catich, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, commander drinks Gatorade through his drinking tube on his U-2 pilot suit while on oxygen prior to a flight at the helm of a U-2 Dragon Lady, May 15 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Colonel Catich is deployed from Beale AFB, Calif. and hails from Roseville, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Jennifer Pearson) (Released)
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Warrior of the Week

Senior Airman Jessica Castillo, 963rd Expeditionary Airborne Air Control squadron aviation resource manager, reviews flight mission packages prior to an upcoming Operation Enduring Freedom mission. Airman Castillo is deployed from Tinker AFB, Okla., and hails from San Bentio, Texas.
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Spirit of Tuskegee

SOUTHWEST ASIA - (Left to right) Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, Capt Jon Cato, 1st Lt. Jason Brown and Tech Sgt. Elton Phew. 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, KC-10 Extender crew, prepare for a historical flight, Feb 29. The all African American crew flew together in celebration of African American History Month paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen that paved the way. Sergeant Smith is deployed from McGuire AFB, N.J. and hails from Baltimore, Md. Captain Cato is deployed from Travis AFB, Calif. and hails from Raleigh, N.C. Lieutenant Brown is deployed from McGuire AFB, N.J. and hails from Arvada, Colo. Sergeant Phew is deployed from McGuire AFB, N.J. and hails from Atlanta, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)
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KC-10 flight engineer reaches 10,000 hours

SOUTWEST ASIA - Master Sgt. Terence Jackson, 908 Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, receives a 10,000 flight patch from Lieutenant Colonel Jeanette Voigt, 908th EARS commander, Jan 23. As the flight engineer he is the expert for the aircraft systems on the airplane. Sergeant Jackson is deployed from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB and is from Grand Rapids, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Jennifer M. Pearson) (Released)
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KC-10 flight engineer reaches 10,000 hours

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Master Sgt. Terence Jackson, 908 Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flight engineer, performs the pre-flight inspection on the Flight Management System Control Display Unit, Jan 23. Sergeant Jackson reached a milestone of 10,000 flight hours. Sergeant Jackson is deployed from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB and is from Grand Rapids, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Jennifer M. Pearson) (Released)
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KC-10 flight engineer reaches 10,000 hours

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Master Sgt. Terence Jackson, 908 Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flight engineer, reached a milestone of 10,000 flight hours, Jan 23. He sets the pace for the crew by running normal checklists at the appropriate times in flight. Sergeant Jackson is deployed from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB and is from Grand Rapids, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Jennifer M. Pearson) (Released)
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KC-10 flight engineer reaches 10,000 hours

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Master Sgt. Terence Jackson, 908 Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flight engineer, conducts pre-flight checks ensure all lights and aircraft systems function and work properly, Jan 23. Sergeant Jackson reached a milestone of 10,000 flight hours. Sergeant Jackson is deployed from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB and is from Grand Rapids, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Jennifer M. Pearson) (Released)
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U-2 Pilot Joins the Elite

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Lt. Col. Vincent Catich, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, commander, tacks a 2000 hour patch onto Major Thomas Ryan, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, mission pilot, Jan. 9. Maj. Ryan was met by leadership and fellow 99th ERS personnel to congratulate him on becoming the 25th pilot to reach the 2000 hour milestone behind the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady. Maj. Ryan is deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing from the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif. and hails from Sneads Ferry, N.C. Calif. Lt. Col. Catich is from Aurora, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)(Released)
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U-2 Pilot Joins the Elite

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Major Thomas Ryan, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, mission pilot, takes off for his 2000 hour flight at the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady, Jan. 9. Maj. Ryan is the 25th pilot to reach the 2000 hour milestone. Maj. Ryan is deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing from the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif. and hails from Sneads Ferry, N.C. Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)(Released)
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U-2 Pilot Joins the Elite

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Major Thomas Ryan, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, mission pilot, receives his final salute as he taxies out prior to his 2000 hour flight at the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady, Jan. 9. Maj. Ryan is the 25th pilot to reach the 2000 hour milestone. Maj. Ryan is deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing from the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif. and hails from Sneads Ferry, N.C. Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)(Released)
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U-2 Pilot Joins the Elite

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Major Thomas Ryan, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, mission pilot, adjusts in the cockpit before take-off on his 2000 hour flight at the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady, Jan. 9. Maj. Ryan is the 25th pilot to reach the 2000 hour milestone. Maj. Ryan is deployed to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing from the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif. and hails from Sneads Ferry, N.C. Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)(Released)
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U-2 Pilot Joins the Elite

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Major Thomas Ryan, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, mission pilot, is suited up to be pressurized by Staff Sgt. Mark Reith and Senior Airman David Sivixay, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Physiological Support Division, prior to his 2000 hour flight at the helm of a U-2 Dragonlady, Jan. 9. Maj. Ryan is the 25th pilot to reach the 2000 hour milestone. All three members are from the 9th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale AFB, Calif. Maj. Ryan is from Sneads Ferry, N.C., Sergeant Reith is from Flint, Mich. And Airman Sivixay is from San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)(Released)
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300 Combat Missions

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- A KC-10 Extender carrying Master Sgt. Clifford Hughes from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off here Jan. 3. The crew is going into the area of responsibility to deliver fuel to various aircraft in support of operations Iraqi and enduring freedom. Sergeant Hughes has flown over 300 combat missions, in 7 years of deploying. He has deployed nearly 800 days. Six of the deployments were with the MH-53M Pavelow and three on the KC-10 A Extender. Sergeant Hughes is deployed from the 2nd ARS McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., his hometown is Eatonville, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell) (released)
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300 Combat Missions

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Master Sgt. Clifford Hughes from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron performs a preflight scan here Jan. 3. This is an outside the aircraft scan to ensure there is nothing abnormal with the aircraft. He is looking for leaks and missing or loose components. Sergeant Hughes has flown over 300 combat missions, in 7 years of deploying. He has deployed nearly 800 days. Six of the deployments were with the MH-53M Pavelow and three on the KC-10 A Extender. Sergeant Hughes is deployed from the 2nd ARS McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., his hometown is Goshen, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Campbell) (released)
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