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Dog tags identify more than the present

Days of Remembrance commemorations like this one held at the Maxwell AFB Base chapel last year are observed by state and local governments, military bases, workplaces, schools, churches, synagogues, and civic centers. The Maxwell-Gunter Days of Remembrance Observance ceremony will be held at state capitol Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. This year's observance will close with a ceremony at Maxwell AFB's Chapel No. 2, Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Jeff Melvin)
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Best in show, NDI lab named best in Air Force

Senior Airman Craig Morris, 908th Maintenance Squadron NDI specialist, uses eddy current to inspect a C-130 nose landing gear tow fitting arm for cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Jeff Melvin)
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Best in show, NDI lab named best in Air Force

Master Sgt, Teresa Lapcheske performs a weekly system performance check on a magnetic particle unit. The unit is used to examine parts, especially aircraft parts, for for abnormalities. Sergeant Lapcheske is the NCOIC of 908th Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection lab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Jeff Melvin)
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Operation Iraqi Freedom

SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq - Alabama Congressman Bobby Bright, left, talks with Col. Jon Andre, 447th Air Expeditionary Group commander, Feb. 15 just after arriving on the flightline here as part of a six-person team of Congress members on a tour of the Middle East. The congressional team, led by Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, visited Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq and met with U.S. servicemembers and military commanders, and Iraqi and Afghan officials during a six-day trip. Colonel Andre made it a point to meet Congressman Bright because the colonel served as the 908th Airlift Wing vice commander at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., from July 2006 to Nov. 2008, during which time the Congressman was mayor of Montgomery, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Currier)
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Hero for a day

Army Gen. David Petraeus, then-commander Multinational Force Iraq, congratulates Staff Sgt. Otis Luke after presenting the medic with one of his commander's coins. The sergeant thwarted an escape attempt by a dangerous terrorist during a 120-day deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq from mid-May to late-September 2008.(U.S. Army Photo)
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Reservists practice life saving skills

Staff Sgt. Ebony White, Senior Airman Brandon Foster and Staff Sgt. Broderick Smith, 25th APS, simulate treating a head wound on fellow aerial porter Staff Sgt. Jamal Dewberry, during a self aid and buddy course training session Dec. 8. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jay Ponder)
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Reservists practice life saving skills

'Injured Airman' Master Sgt. Gloria Derico, 908th Military Equal Opportunity Office, shows off the results of some simulated splinting by SABC classmates. SABC is commonly used by the military in deployed environments where there is a constant threat of serious bodily injury from improvised explosive devices, bombs and mortars. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jay Ponder)
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Reservists practice life saving skills

Above, Lt. Cols. Allison Marshall, right, and Lee Mumford, 908th MSG, examine their handiwork treating an eye injury on simulated injured warrior Capt. Keith Helmke, 908th CP. Colonels Marshall and Mumford are commander and deputy commander respectively of the 908th MSG. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jay Ponder)
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Reservists practice life saving skills

Capt. Keith Helmke, 908th AW Command Post, kneeling, and Master Sgt. John Moon, 25th APS, start to get in position to execute a two-person carry on simulated injured warrior Staff Sgt. Ebony White, 25th APS. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jay Ponder
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Reservists practice life saving skills

25th Aerial Port Squadron members Master Sgt. John Moon and Staff Sgt. Tracy Piel along with 908th Airlift Wing executive officer Lt. Col. Nancy Stephenson practice life saving skills on 'injured warrior' Maj. Mark Marus, 908th Mission Support Group, during a self aid and buddy course training session Dec. 8. SABC is commonly used by the military in deployed environments where there is a constant threat of serious bodily injury from improvised explosive devices, bombs and mortars. (U.S. AIr Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jay Ponder
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Formerly deployed reservists present U.S. flag to Alabama governor

Ala. Gov. Bob Riley, center, displays a limited edition, framed and engraved print of a 908th Airlift Wing C-130 presented to him by 908th AW Commander Col. Brett J. Clark and formerly deployed security forces members Nov. 20. The 908th AW contingent also presented the governor with a U.S. flag that flew over an observation post staffed by unit security forces members while deployed to Kirkuk, northern Iraq. The reservists were on hand as the governor unveiled a new initiative to provide more help to the state's returning warriors. The remaining members are (from left) Senior Master Sgt. Owen Duke, former 908th Mission Support Group Commander Col. William Forshey, Master Sgt. Tim Oliver and Tech. Sgt Kelly Beeler. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen take enlistment oath at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site

908th Airlift Wing recruiters, new recruits and re-enlistees pose for a keepsake photo with original Tuskegee Airmen retired Lt. Col. Herbert E. Carter and Corp. Roy S. Richardson following an enlistment ceremony Oct. 11 at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Ala. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen provide aid at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site dedication

After the opening activities of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field, Ala., visitors explore the interpretive and static displays such as this Stearman P-17 trainer housed the in the only remaining original hangar Oct. 11. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen take enlistment oath at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site

Retired Lt. Col. Herbert E. Carter, accompanied by retired Col. R.J. Lewis, shakes hands with Senior Master Sgt. Mark Lanton after administering the oath of enlistment to Sergeant Lanton and 10 908th Airlift Wing people who either enlisted or re-enlisted Oct. 11 at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Ala. Colonel Carter, an original Tuskegee Airman, is a former commander of the AFROTC detachment at Tuskegee, longtime university official as well as president of the Tuskegee chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. He was on hand for the three-day grand opening of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Colonel Lewis, a second generation Tuskegee Airman, is the airfield manager at Moton Field. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen take enlistment oath at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site

Retired Lt. Col. Herbert E. Carter administers the oath of enlistment to 11 908th Airlift Wing people who either enlisted or re-enlisted Oct. 11 at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Ala. Colonel Carter, an original Tuskegee Airman, is a former commander of the AFROTC detachment at Tuskegee, longtime university official as well as president of the Tuskegee chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. He was on hand for the three-day grand opening of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen provide aid at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site dedication

Ala. Gov. Bob Riley, at the podium, and Ala. Sen. Jeff Sessions were among the dignitaries speaking during the grand opening celebration that kicked off three days of events honoring the Tuskegee Airmen Oct. 10-12. Other dignitaries included Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett; retired Lt. General Russell C. Davis, president, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.; Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, president, Tuskegee University; and Johnny Ford, mayor, Tuskegee, Ala.; David Vela, southeast regional director, National Park Service; and Catherine Light, superintendent, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen provide aid at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site dedication

Maj. Gens. Linda S. Hemminger and Harold L. "Mitch" Mitchell along with 908th Airlift Wing members including former 908th AW Command Chief Amos Moore pose for a keepsake photo with original Tuskegee Airman retired Col. Charles McGee. Colonel McGee has the distinction of being the Air Force's record-holder for the highest number of combat missions flown in three wars. General Hemminger is the mobilization assistant to the Air Force deputy surgeon general; General Mitchell is mobilization assistant to the commander, U.S. Transportation Command. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen provide aid at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site dedication

Tuskegee Airmen participate in a panel discussion prior to the opening ceremony of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Oct. 10 at Moton Field, Tuskegee, Ala. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen provide aid at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site dedication

Tech. Sgt. D'Wayne Guice poses for a keepsake photo with retired Lt. Col. Lee "Buddy" Archer in front of the Stearman PT-17 trainer exhibit on display at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Colonel Archer registered five confirmed enemy kills to become the only Tuskegee Airman "Ace" during WWII. Sergeant Guice is a member of the 908th Airlift Wing at nearby Maxwell AFB, Ala. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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Wing Airmen provide aid at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site dedication

A Tuskegee Airman attending the grand opening activities exchanges pleasantries with the 908th Airlift Wing's Master Sgt. Ronnie Patterson and a well-wisher at grand opening activities for the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field, Tuskegee, Ala. Oct. 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb)
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