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78th ARS "Hero for the Day"

MCGUIRE AFB, N.J. -- Thirtyfive-year-old Miguel Velez (left), gains first-hand pilot experience in a KC-10 Extender from 1st Lt. Matthew T. Thatcher of the 78th Air Refueling Squadron, Oct. 15 as part of his visit during the "Hero for the Day" program. The program, sponsored by the Reserve squadron, is open to people who have a terminal disease or debilitating condition. Miguel, who is developmentally disabled, got to spend the day as an honorary squadron member. USAF Photo by Senior Airman Rachel L. Bernardes
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Family reunion meets in flight

MCGUIRE AFB, N.J. -- Reserve KC-10 pilot, Capt. Michael Harston and his father, retired Chief Master Sgt. Jon Harston hook-up 30,000 feet in the air with their brother and son, respectively, who is a KC-135 boom operator. The September flight was the first time all three family members were on the same air refueling mission. USAF photo by Capt. Michael Miller
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AMC commander gives history lesson at Air Force birthday bash

MCGUIRE AFB, N.J. -- Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, Air Mobility Command commander tells Reserve Junior Officer Training Corp cadets from Old Bridge High School, Old Bridge, N.J., about the Tuskegee Airmen before a group picture is taken with four original members. General McNabb was guest speaker at the Air Force birthday celebration held Saturday at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. USAF photo by Kenn Mann.
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Military members visit Eagles training camp

MCGUIRE AFB, NJ -- Air Force reservist Tech. Sgt. William Ciarrocchi gets an autograph from Jeff Garcia, backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles August 14. Military members from the Delaware Valley spent the day at the Eagles Training Camp at Lehigh University meeting the players and watching the preseason practice as part of the team's military appreciation day. US Air Force Reserve photo by Kenn Mann
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Father, son boomer

Airman First Class Rick Taylor a reservist with the 78th Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J., prepares to refuel another McGuire KC-10A carrying his father, Senior Master Sergeant Rick Taylor from the 32nd Aerial Refueling Squadron, McGuire AFB. During this fini-flight for Sergeant Taylor, the longest serving boom operator in active duty (7000 hours), he will refuel his son's aircraft and then Airman Taylor will refuel his father's aircraft. This mission took place on April 17, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Scott H. Spitzer
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Maintenance inspection

Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Smith of the Air National Guard lights the final candle in a joint Reserve/ANG chief master sergeant induction ceremony held recently at the Collocated Club on McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Air reserve technician, Master Sgt. Corey Shagg, an aircraft overhaul supervisor looks on as a Logistics Standadization and Evaluation Program inspector reviews C-17 maintenance forms during a recent LSEP held at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. Team McGuire's Reserve and active duty maintenance groups passed the Air Mobility Command's inspection.
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Chief induction

Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Smith of the Air National Guard lights the final candle in a joint Reserve/ANG chief master sergeant induction ceremony held recently at the Collocated Club on McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.
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Father, son boomer

Airman First Class Rick Taylor, a Reserve boom operator with the 78th Aerial Refueling Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., refuels a C-17 Globemaster III. The flight was also part of a fini-flight for Airman Taylor's father, Senior Master Sergeant Rick Taylor, a boom operator with the 32nd Aerial Refueling Squadron and the longest serving boom operator in active duty. During the flight Sergeant Taylor will refuel his son's aircraft and then Airman Taylor will refuel his father's aircraft. This mission took place on April 17, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Scott H. Spitzer
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Hero for the Day

Eight-year-old Cheyanne Matthews, shares a laugh with Col. James N. Stewart, commander of the 514th Air Mobility Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., Dec. 3 as part of her visit duirng the "Hero for the Day" program. The program, sponsored by the 732nd Airlift Squadron, is designed to give back to the local community and is open to children who have a terminal disease or debilitating condition. Cheyanne, who suffers from a heart condition called Tetrologyoffallot, has undergone three open heart surgeries since age two. Her latest was performed Dec. 22.
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Flag salute

MSgt Eugene Brown, 514th Air Mobility Wing Honor Guard McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthem a wreath during the Parade of Wreaths. This ceremony honored American men and women from all services who have given their lives in the name of peace, freedom, and justice. This year's ceremony recognized the tragedy of the September 11th terrorist attacks. This photo was taken on May 24, 2002, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.
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DITL Project

Major Budd Star from the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ climbs stairs to a KC-10A Extender. Starr was the mission commander on a training air refueling flight with a KC-135. This images was shot on October 22, 2002.
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Winter Safety Cartoon

Safety Cartoon, for safety sake scrap and clean all of your vehicles windows for 100% visiability. Submitted by William Pope(wpope) from Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass(Westover)
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Marching on

NEW YORK (AFPN) -- Airmen with the 514th Air Mobility Wing elite honor guard from McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., march down 5th Ave. in the 87th annual New York City Veterans Day Parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenn Mann)
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Flock of falcons

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- Spangdahlem F-16s fly observation formation off the wing of a KC-10. KC-10 Extenders from the 305th/514th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB, N.J., are deployed to Burgas Airport and nearby Camp Sarafovo, Bulgaria, to support tanker operations. Members from various Air Force units world-wide are currently deployed with the 409th AEG in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dave Ahlschwede)
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Loading C-17

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM -- Airmen from the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, deployed to Camp Sarafovo, Bulgaria, palletize and load humanitarian cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 landed a Burgas Airport on its way to deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Iraq. KC-10 Extenders from the 305th/514th Air Mobility Wing, McGuire AFB, N.J., are deployed to Burgas Airport and nearby Camp Sarafovo, Bulgaria, to support tanker operations. Camp Sarafovo is home to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, which is currently conducting air refueling operations with KC-10 Extender aircraft that have deployed to Burgas Airport while support operations are conducted from nearby Camp Sarafovo. Members from various Air Force units world-wide are currently deployed with the 409th AEG in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U. S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dave Ahlschwede)
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