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Peer to peer calls help Cable Dawgs make connections

Students and instructors in the 364th Training Squadron cable and antenna systems course participate in a call with Airmen stationed at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The calls give the AiTs a preview of life in an operational environment.

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Peer to peer calls help Cable Dawgs make connections

Airman Collin Kramer discusses life in Incirlik, his first duty station, during a peer to peer call on Sheppard Air Force Base. Kramer and others benefited from the collective experience of their instructors and Airmen in Turkey to get a preview of life on an operational base.

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Stepping up to the plate

Courtesy photo of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. (Ret.) Misti Wickersham during her Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion ceremony in 2003, released to the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 20, 2023. The photo was released to accompany an article about Wickersham's son, Staff Sgt. Darren Weeks, 81st Communication Squadron client systems supervisor, receiving his own surprise STEP promotion ceremony. (Courtesy Photo)

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Stepping up to the plate

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darren Weeks, 81st Communications Squadron client systems supervisor, poses for photo at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 7, 2023. Weeks was awarded a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to the rank of staff sergeant. STEP promotions are given to Airmen who exhibit exceptional potential beyond their rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Davis)

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Stepping up to the plate

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darren Weeks, 81st Communications Squadron client systems supervisor, stands in the 81st CS heritage room at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 7, 2023. Weeks was awarded a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to the rank of staff sergeant. STEP promotions are given to Airmen who exhibit exceptional potential beyond their rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Davis)

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Stepping up to the plate

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darren Weeks, 81st Communications Squadron client systems supervisor, poses with Airmen from the 81st CS at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Nov. 7, 2023. Weeks was awarded a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to the rank of staff sergeant. STEP promotions are given to Airmen who exhibit exceptional potential beyond their rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Davis)

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Veterans recall decades of service

Oscar Clayton is a military working dog training evaluator at the 341st Training Squadron. He has served 48 years in and out of uniform. He will be retiring in December 2023. (Courtesy Photo)

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Veterans recall decades of service

Eddie Molett enlisted in the Air Force in 1960 and currently serves as a supply technician with the 343rd Training Squadron. (Courtesy Photo)

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Veterans recall decades of service

Eddie Molett enlisted in the Air Force in 1960 and currently serves as a supply technician with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. “What I wanted to do was see the world,” said Eddie Molett upon enlisting in the Air Force. He has 63 years in federal service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Adame)

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Veterans recall decades of service

Oscar Clayton is a military working dog training evaluator at the 341st Training Squadron. He has served 48 years in and out of uniform. He will be retiring in December 2023. (U.S. Air Force by Vanessa Adame)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin speaks to the audience during his welcome ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Allvin was officially sworn in as the 23rd Air Force chief of staff on Nov. 2 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Stuart Bright)

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The United States Air Force Honor Guard conducts Pass and Review during a welcome ceremony for Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Allvin was officially sworn in as the 23rd Air Force chief of staff on Nov. 2 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Stuart Bright)

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin salute for the national anthem during Allvin’s welcome ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Allvin was officially sworn in as the 23rd Air Force chief of staff Nov. 2, 2023, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin pose with the CSAF positional flag during Allvin’s welcome ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Allvin was officially sworn in as the 23rd Air Force chief of staff on Nov. 2, 2023, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers the oath of office to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin recites his oath of office to during Allvin’s welcome ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Allvin was officially sworn in as the 23rd Air Force chief of staff on Nov. 2, 2023, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin speaks during his welcome ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 17, 2023. Allvin was officially sworn in as the 23rd Air Force chief of staff on Nov. 2, 2023, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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U.S. Air Force graphic designed to highlight human performance. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Trenten Walters)

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Master Certified Life Coaches dedicate their time to AiTs

The Master Certified Life Coach team members are committed to the personal and professional development of Airmen in Training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Their interactions with AiTs extend beyond the classroom and training grounds as they meet with Airmen twice a week for two-hour sessions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie McKee)

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81st SFS trains with K-9 Diesel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Hadsock, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, works with Durango, 81st SFS MWD, to perform random vehicle drug searches at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 20, 2023. The 81st SFS MWD handlers protect, serve and defend Team Keesler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Davis)

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81st SFS trains with K-9 Diesel

Military Working Dog Bbasso, 81st Security Forces Squadron MWD, successfully clears a window obstacle while training in the obedience yard at Keesler Air Force Base, Oct. 20, 2023. The 81st SFS MWD handlers and canines protect, serve and defend Team Keesler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Davis)

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