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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS -- The Defending Freedom Memorial is located at the Red Rock National Conservation Area in Las Vegas. The memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. In 2011, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)
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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS -- Attendees listen as guest speakers honor fallen servicemembers with Nevada ties during the 6th annual Defending Freedom Memorial dedication ceremony at the Red Rock National Conservation Area May 14, 2011. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. This year, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)
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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS -- A bicyclist places a flag at the foot of the Defending Freedom Memorial at Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, May 14. The Defending Freedom Memorial honors fallen servicemembers with ties to Nevada and provides a forum for the community to express its appreciation for this sacrifice. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)
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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS --The shadows of Nevada Congressman Joe Heck and his son, Joseph, are visible as they pay their respects at the Defending Freedom Memorial at Red Rock National Conservation Area May 14, 2011. Congressman Heck was a guest speaker at the 6th annual Defending Freedom Memorial dedication ceremony. Hosted annually, the event honors fallen servicemembers with ties to Nevada and provides a forum for the community to express its appreciation for this sacrifice. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. This year, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)
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Destructuve storm

Typical hurricane cloud formation as seen from Earth orbit.
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.--A U.S. Air Force color guard team marches past a ahearse containing the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, at Nellis AFB, May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Norma and Renato Hermogino, parents of U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, are consoled by Air Force chaplains during a dignified transfer ceremony for their son at Nellis Air Force Base, May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-Family members grieve during a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino at Nellis Air Force Base, May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A U.S. Army pallbearer team departs following the transfer of the remains of Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A U.S. Army pallbearer team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Airmen line the streets of Nellis Air Force Base to to pay their respects as a a hearse carrying U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino departs Nellis Air Force Base following a dignified transfer ceremony here May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Dignified Transfer at Nellis Air Force Base

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A U.S. Army pallbearer team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Disabled veterans discover 'Hope' through golf program

Walter McGee, retired U.S. Marine Corps member, celebrates after hitting the ball at the driving range on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 14, 2015. With the assistance of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America Hope Program, this was the first time McGee has played golf since 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaley Towle)
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Disabled veterans discover 'Hope' through golf program

Duane Poser, retired U.S. Army battery clerk, takes a swing at a golf ball at the driving range on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 14, 2015. With the assistance of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America Hope Program, this was the first time Poser has played golf in approximately three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaley Towle)
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Disabled veterans discover 'Hope' through golf program

Participants in the Professional Golfers’ Association of America Hope Program practice their swing at the driving range on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 14, 2015. The PGA Hope Program is designed to help introduce or reintroduce disabled veterans to golf and help them work around any physical limitations they might have. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaley Towle)
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Don't risk it, avoid being a statistic

As summer temperatures soar into the high 100s, vacations and road trips are becoming more necessary in order to escape the blistering heat. It is important to remember to be fully prepared before driving any kind of distance. According to the National Highway Traffic safety Administrations website, even well-maintained vehicles can break down. Before getting on the road it is important to check the vehicles fluids, tires, and lights to make sure it is safe to drive. It is also important to make sure all the necessary items are available in order to ensure a safe trip such as; an emergency phone, first aid kit, spare tire and a full tank of gas. Members of the Nellis Air Force Base community are encouraged to take all of these precautionary steps to have a safe travel. (U.S. Air Force illustration by A1C Rachael Loftis)
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Dressing for the Ball

Staff Sgt. Jessica Quintero, instructor at the First Term Airmen's Center, holds up one of the 39 dresses available for spouses to choose from Saturday, Aug. 25, to wear to the Nellis Air Force Ball at the Mirage Sept. 8. (Photo by Senior Airman Larry Reid)
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Dressing for the Ball

Staff Sgt. Jessica Quintero, instructor at the First Term Airmen's Center, holds up one of the 39 dresses available for spouses to choose from Saturday, Aug. 25, to wear to the Nellis Air Force Ball at the Mirage Sept. 8. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Nadine Barclay)
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Drifters and racers

Ray Berlo, a drifting performer, conducts a practice drift on the flight line in preparation for the Autocross speed competition, April 14, 2007 on Nellis Air Force Base. (U.S AirForce Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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