Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, thanks Airmen for their service during a tour, Jan. 8, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the visit, Kaeppeler visited the Child Development Center, Thunderbirds Hangar, a static F-22 Raptor display, and the Dining Facility where she signed autographs and took photos with Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Lauren Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, signs autographs for Nellis Airmen, Jan. 8, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Kaeppeler is set to crown the next Miss America on Jan. 12 at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, visits the Child Development Center during a tour of Nellis Air Force Base, Jan. 8, 2013. Kaeppeler visited Nellis to show her support for U.S. military service members. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
Laura Kaeppeler, Miss America 2012, poses with members of the United States Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” during a visit to the Thunderbirds hangar, Jan. 8, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Kaeppeler has worked closely with United Service Organizations, which is a nonprofit organization that provides programs, services and live entertainment to United States military and their families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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