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Former Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday

Former Tuskegee Airman, retired Col. Charles McGee, celebrates his birthday Dec. 6, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. McGee was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1919. He served a total of 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, beginning with the U.S. Army Air Corps, and flew a total of 409 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The Tuskegee program began in 1941 when the 99th Pursuit Squadron was established, and its Airmen were the first ever African-American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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Former Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday

Former Tuskegee Airman, retired Col. Charles McGee, celebrates his birthday Dec. 6, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. McGee was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1919. He served a total of 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, beginning with the U.S. Army Air Corps, and flew a total of 409 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The Tuskegee program began in 1941 when the 99th Pursuit Squadron was established, and its Airmen were the first ever African-American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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Former Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday

Former Tuskegee Airman, retired Col. Charles McGee, celebrates his birthday Dec. 6, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. McGee was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1919. He served a total of 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, beginning with the U.S. Army Air Corps, and flew a total of 409 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The Tuskegee program began in 1941 when the 99th Pursuit Squadron was established, and its Airmen were the first ever African-American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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Former Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday

Former Tuskegee Airman, retired Col. Charles McGee, poses with Team Dover Airmen for a group photo during his visit Dec. 6, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. He served a total of 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, beginning with the U.S. Army Air Corps, and flew a total of 409 combat missions in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The Tuskegee program began in 1941 when the 99th Pursuit Squadron was established, and its Airmen were the first ever African-American military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 25, 2019. The 64th AGRS prepares combat air forces, joint and allied aircrews for tomorrow's victories with challenging and realistic threat replication, training, academics and feedback. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher H. Stolze)
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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, flies across the Italian Dolomites at Aviano AB, Italy, Dec. 3, 2019. The C-130, which is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips, is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Thomas S. Keisler IV)
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Maintainers assigned to the 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, roughhouse while a C-130J Super Hercules is de-iced at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Nov. 22, 2019. The 317th Airlift Wing recently trained in Colorado Springs, Colo., to prepare for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman River Bruce)
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Master Sgt. Jason Prophet, U.S. Air Force Drill Team flight chief, performs a demonstration during the halftime show at the Arizona Cardinals Salute to Service football game, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. In addition to performing during the halftime show, the U.S. Air Force Drill Team and Color Guard held the flag during the national anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jensen Stidham)
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Airmen finalize pre-flight inspections on an Illinois Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 22, 2019. C-130s are used for cargo and personnel transport and are capable of moving 42,000 pounds of equipment and passengers to anywhere U.S. Central Command needs combat power delivered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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Airmen from the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron install new parts on a HC-130J Hercules at an undisclosed location, Nov. 23, 2019. The group performs rescue operations for all branches of service and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Satran)
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Tech. Sgt. Joshua Boehlein, a 56th Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, reviews forms prior to take off at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Dec. 3, 2019. Boehlein reviewed the aircraft forms binder to ensure there were no grounding write ups and that the aircraft was safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 21, 2019. Numerous weapons squadrons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School are participating in the Weapons School Integration exercise as the capstone to their appointed weapons instructor courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan Guthrie)
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Basic military trainees begin an obstacle known as “The Wall” during Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, Nov. 21, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas. The obstacle develops physical fitness, motivation, leadership and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Katherine Spessa)
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Jason Keller, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron auto body repair technician, performs a metal inert gas weld at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Nov. 22, 2019. The main body of the government vehicle compound is composed of several buildings and serves multiple functions including electrical diagnostics, body work and maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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A KC-46 Pegasus sits on the flightline at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Nov. 22, 2019. The KC-46 is an aerial refueling and transport aircraft designed to replace the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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Crew chiefs of the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron recover an F-15E Strike Eagle after flight Nov. 19, 2019, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The F-15E is an extremely maneuverable tactical fighter designed to allow the Air Force to establish air superiority over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)
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McChord Chief Master Sgt. Selects for 2019

Senior Master Sgt. Fred King, 1st Weather Squadron superintendent, poses for a photo on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 4, 2019. He was one of the nine McChord Airmen selected this year for promotion to chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. “Promoting to chief master sergeant affords me the continued opportunity to serve Airmen and affect changes that improve when needed and sustain when successful. Always take care of the people around you. Arm them with knowledge, position them for success, and empower them. Then get out of their way and let them crush their mission. One word: honesty. We have to be honest with the people in our lives, to include ourselves, at all times. We only communicate effectively if we communicate honestly, especially during difficult or challenging times.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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McChord Chief Master Sgt. Selects for 2019

Senior Master Sgt. Derek Hirshfield, 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead production superintendent, poses for a photo on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 3, 2019. He was one of the nine McChord Airmen selected this year for promotion to chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. “Throughout my career, I have worked with countless individuals from multiple different Air Force specialties and missions along the way that ultimately shaped who I am and aspire to be. Moving forward as a chief allows me to take that experience and give back. A good piece of advice I received was to network. Getting outside your unit and learning about other career fields and how they contribute to the mission allows you better appreciate the team effort required to provide combat airlift. Thank you to everyone who helped me get here. I am proud and excited to be a part of Team McChord.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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McChord Chief Master Sgt. Selects for 2019

Senior Master Sgt. Adam Boubede, 627th Civil Engineering Squadron superintendent, poses for a photo on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Dec. 3, 2019. He was one of the nine McChord Airmen selected this year for promotion to chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. “I feel honored to have achieved such a distinction and humbled by the new challenges that it will bring. Reflecting on this accomplishment has led me to be grateful for all of my experiences that got me here and I’m thankful for having received all of the mentorship along my journey. I am excited to have an even greater opportunity to develop the next generation of leaders. ‘Iron Sharpens Iron’ is a simple and effective motto that I learned early in my career. Competitiveness can certainly tear down relationships and organizations, but the dynamic changes drastically when we leverage each other’s strengths for mutual benefit and we understand that we grow stronger together rather than apart. An important principle that has proved its worth repeatedly is ‘never forget where I came from.’ I use this mantra as a guide to ensure I am mindful of how my actions, decisions, and behaviors affects all Airmen. Becoming a Chief only serves to emphasize the importance of this message and I will continue to practice it.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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McChord Chief Master Sergeant Selects for 2019

Senior Master Sgt. Chad Rosendale, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron operations superintendent, poses for a photo on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 26, 2019. He was one of the nine McChord Airmen selected this year for promotion to chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. “I am both humbled and blessed for the promotion to chief. In my opinion, this promotion means a culmination of an entire career, the path taken, and the lessons learned coupled with the opportunity to make an everlasting impact within the organization you are a part of. It is an opportunity to see an organizations vision come to fruition. More importantly, it is an opportunity to give back to the people who make that vision happen. The best advice I ever received was to make my career more about the people around me. I have found, in my experience, that this truth tends to resonate with people more, causing them to go above and beyond what they would consider average. It is our responsibility to generate a culture of performance that is spiritually grounded, morally proven, technically proficient, and physically ready to defend this great nation.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikayla Heineck)
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