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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

(Courtesy photo from 2nd Lt. Nicholas Forester)

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Airman, student, father goes above and beyond in the face of adversity

(Courtesy photo from 2nd Lt. Nicholas Forester)

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USAFWC breaks ground on Virtual Test and Training Center

Airman stand at the ground-breaking of the Virtual Test and Training Center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 8, 2019. The live-virtual-constructive training environments will equip the next generation of lethal, world-class Airmen and warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee Darbasie)

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USAFWC breaks ground on Virtual Test and Training Center

Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, Brig. Gen. William Burks, the Adjutant General for the state of Nevada, and Col. Christopher Zuhlke, Nevada Test and Training Range commander, break ground on the Virtual Test and Training Center (VTTC) on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 8, 2019. VTTC training will allow warfighters to adapt to the future fight, while strengthening security on the home front. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie)

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Coral Academy breaks ground

Leaders from Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. and the local community rest their shovels in sand during the Coral Academy groundbreaking ceremony on Nellis AFB, Nev., Nov. 28, 2018. The ceremony celebrated the start of construction for CASLV’s on-base campus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan T. Murakami)

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Coral Academy breaks ground

Leaders from Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. and the local community shovel sand during the Coral Academy groundbreaking ceremony on Nellis AFB, Nev., Nov. 28, 2018. The new school will replace the current Nellis AFB facility that was constructed in 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan T. Murakami)

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Coral Academy breaks ground

John Lee, mayor of North Las Vegas, shares his excitement about the Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas new campus during the Coral Academy groundbreaking ceremony on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 28, 2018. The school should better meet the educational needs of military families by offering modern facilities, a convenient location, and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan T. Murakami)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Senior Airman Alan Roach, Staff Sgt. Samantha Stimeling and Airman 1st Class Nolan Delongey, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament systems technicians, perform tests on an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Armament systems technicians frequently test and evaluate the weapon systems on aircraft to ensure everything is in working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Senior Airman Alan Roach, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament systems technician, performs maintenance on an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Armament systems technicians are responsible for testing and loading ordnance onto aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Airman 1st Class Nick Gonzales, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit armament systems technician, inspects a toolbox before checking it out to aircraft maintainers at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Gonzales currently works in the support section, where he oversees tools and equipment inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Airmen assigned to the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit line up in formation for roll call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 24, 2018. Airmen must attend roll call to get the task list for their shift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Senior Airman Dustin Hilton, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, drags a set of chocks to an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2018. Placing chocks under the tires of an aircraft prevents it from moving until the pilot is ready to taxi the aircraft to the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Airman 1st Class Chayce Ardoin, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, talks into his headset at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2018. Crew chiefs use headsets to communicate to each other and the pilot, during pre- and post-flight checks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Airman 1st Class Zachary Cray, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, talks to other crew chiefs after launching his jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2018. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance, launch and recovery of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Airmen 1st Class Zachary Cray and Chayce Ardoin, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform pre-flight checks at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2018. Crew chiefs are responsible for the maintenance, launch and recovery of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Staff Sgt. Joshua Harris, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit activity security manager, observes an F-35A Lightning II fighter jet taxi to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2018. Harris previously worked on A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft before transitioning to the F-35A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

Staff Sgt. Joseph Johnson, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics technician, plays table tennis with Staff Sgt. Joshua Harris, 57th AMXS Lightning AMU activity security manager, between shift changes at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 23, 2018. Airmen usually get time to unwind toward the end of their shift if their tasks are done for the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Nellis holds vigil following Vegas shooting

Brig. Gen. DeAnna Burt, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center vice commander, listens to the chaplain during a vigil at the base chapel on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 2, 2017. Nellis, like all of Las Vegas, was deeply saddened and affected by the Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival that took place downtown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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Nellis holds vigil following Vegas shooting

Airmen and families from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, gather at the base chapel for a vigil Oct. 2, 2017. The vigil was held in order to take a moment out of an emotional day to focus on Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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Nellis holds vigil following Vegas shooting

Airmen and families from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, hold lit candles during a vigil at the base chapel on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 2, 2017. The vigil was to take time to reflect upon the traumatic events that took place during the Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

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