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Reservist transitions from infantry to divinity

Chaplain (1st Lt.) Karl Heitman, 446th Airlift Wing chaplain, poses for a photo in his newly acquired ABU’s. Chaplain Heitman, who is also the senior pastor at Carnation Bible Church, is the wing’s newest chaplain. (Photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Karl Heitman)

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Maj. Peter Grossenbach (right), C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron, pauses for a photo with his teammates 2nd Lt Student Tanali Karmeniemi (left), from Finland, and 2nd Lt Oceane Paul (middle), from France, during the orienteering competition at the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, last month. After trying out and qualifying for Team USA Military, Grossenbach went on to represent the U.S. as part of an international team and won third place in the novice category. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Maj. Mike Masuda (left rear), C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, prepares to compete in the swimming obstacle competition with Team USA Military teammates Col. Scott Banning (front left) and Staff Sgt. Matthew Gaddy (middle) in Shumen, Bulgaria, last month. After winning the gold medal last year in the novice category, Masuda rejoined his team for another bout in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military pentathlon competition. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Team USA Military stands fast during the opening ceremonies the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition in Shumen, Bulgaria. Two Reserve C-17 pilots – Maj. Peter Grossenbach, from the 728th Airlift Squadron, and Maj. Mike Masuda, from the 313th Airlift Squadron – represented Team USA Military during the annual international military pentathlon competition Aug. 2. Grossenbach represented the U.S. as part of an international team and won third place in the novice category. Masuda rejoined his team for another bout, this time competing in the experienced category. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Maj. Peter Grossenbach, C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron, plans the first leg of the orienteering competition during the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, last month. After trying out and qualifying for Team USA Military, Grossenbach went on to represent the U.S. as part of an international team and won third place in the novice category. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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From left, Maj. Mike Masuda, C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, zeroes his pistol with Team USA Military teammate Col. Scott Banning during the annual international military pentathlon competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, last month. After winning the gold medal last year in the novice category, Masuda rejoined his team for another bout in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Maj. Peter Grossenbach, C-17 Globemaster III pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron, performs pistol training during the Team USA Military training camp in Burlington, Vermont, in July. After trying out and qualifying for the team, Grossenbach went on to compete in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, Aug. 3-9. He represented the U.S. as part of an international team and won third place in the novice category. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Maj. Mike Masuda)

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Maj. Mike Masuda (right), C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, assists Team USA Military teammate Col. Scott Banning during the land obstacle competition at the annual international military pentathlon competition in Shumen, Bulgaria, last month. After winning the gold medal last year in the novice category, Masuda rejoined his team for another bout in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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From left, Maj. Mike Masuda, C-17 pilot with the 313th Airlift Squadron, and Team USA Military teammate Col. Scott Banning listens while Staff Sgt. Matthew Gaddy, also a teammate, briefs the plan for the orienteering competition during the annual international military pentathlon competition in Shumen, Bulgaria. After winning the gold medal last year in the novice category, Masuda rejoined his team for another bout in the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers, or CIOR, military competition. The pentathlon consists of: pistol shooting, rifle shooting, 500-meter land obstacle course, 50-meter water obstacle course, and up to a 15-kilometer orienteering, or land-navigation, event that also encompasses combat first aid. According to the CIOR Web site, the competition focuses on military skills that truly challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists. (Courtesy photo)

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Family Day

Airman and their families from the 446th Airlift Wing play a game of volleyball September 12, 2015, during the annual family day picnic at McChord Field. This year’s festivities included a spouse flight, barbeque and numerous games and activities for Reservists and families. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull/released)

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Family Day

Son’s Luke (left) and Noah (right) of Master Sgt. Chris Caplan, of the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, race up the rock climbing wall September 12, 2015, during the annual family day picnic at McChord Field. This year’s festivities included a spouse flight, barbeque and numerous games and activities for Reservists and families. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull/released)

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Family Day

Staff Sgt. Jade Denny, assigned to the 446th Force Support Squadron, holds up her cotton candy September 12, 2015, during the annual family day picnic at McChord Field. This year’s festivities included a spouse flight, barbeque and numerous games and activities for Reservists and families. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull/released)

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Family Day

Rob Winans, a trainee assigned to the 446th Development Training Flight, and his son Ryder drive a racecar in the Nascar simulator September 12, 2015, during the annual family day picnic at McChord Field. This year’s festivities included a spouse flight, barbeque and numerous games and activities for Reservists and families. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hull/released)

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Man on the Street

Maj. Brian Vizzone, 97th Airlift Squadron, was in college during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “When I found out about the attacks I was shocked, surprised, angry, fired up and sad. I was in ROTC at the time and it made my convictions for the Air Force that much stronger.”

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Man on the Street

Airman 1st Class Shawn Ferguson, 728th Airlift Squadron, was in high school during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “At first I didn’t think it was real until our teachers started talking to us about it. At first it made me afraid to go on airplanes, but later it inspired me to join the Air Force.”

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Man on the Street

Master Sgt. David Lewis, 313th Airlift Squadron, was packing his car to go to Colorado when he found out about terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “My trip was canceled and about two days later I was flying a low level training mission over I-90. I will never forget when all of the cars pulled off to the side of the road and started saluting us.”

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Remembering 9/11

The Tribute in Light memorial is in remembrance of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, in honor of the citizens who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The memorial was first held in March 2002. This photo was taken from Liberty State Park, N.J., on Sept. 11, 2006, the five year anniversary of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Denise Gould)

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Wounded Warrior Care

Wounded Warriors prepare to race in a wheel chairs while participating in track and field training during the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Warrior Care event, Aug. 26, 2015 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Warrior Care event featured adaptive and rehabilitative sports, activities, career readiness, recovering Airman mentorship and caregiver training. It was an opportunity for all wounded, ill and injured service members to engage in friendly competition. Wounded Warriors from JBLM and veterans from the northwest region were all invited to participate in the camp. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet/Released)

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Wounded Warrior Care

A Wounded Warrior races in a wheel chair while participating in track and field training during the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Warrior Care event, Aug. 26, 2015 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Warrior Care event featured adaptive and rehabilitative sports, activities, career readiness, recovering Airman mentorship and caregiver training. It was an opportunity for all wounded, ill and injured service members to engage in friendly competition. Wounded Warriors from JBLM and veterans from the northwest region were all invited to participate in the camp. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet/Released)

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Wounded Warrior Care

A Wounded Warrior aims a bow while participating in archery training during the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Warrior Care event, Aug. 26, 2015 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The Warrior Care event featured adaptive and rehabilitative sports, activities, career readiness, recovering Airman mentorship and caregiver training. It was an opportunity for all wounded, ill and injured service members to engage in friendly competition. Wounded Warriors from JBLM and veterans from the northwest region were all invited to participate in the camp. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet/Released)

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