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Airman accounted for from World War II

Cpl. Walter J. Kellett (Courtesy photo)

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Airman accounted for from World War II

Cpl. Walter J. Kellett (Courtesy photo)

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AFwerK

Maj. Gen. Peter Gersten, commander U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. discusses AFwerX, July 31, 2017. AFwerX opens Air Force doors to highly innovative problem solvers with small amounts of money in ways that strip out bureaucracy. The first AFwerX location will be near the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, so students and faculty, small businesses and entrepreneurs can connect easily to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Nellis Air Force Base

Col. Paul Murray, 99th Air Base Wing commander, explains the essence of the honorary commander program during an induction ceremony for 25 new members April 6 in the Thunderbirds Hangar on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The honorary commanders inducted represent key roles in the surrounding communities and will serve as a bridge for the Air Force to work with and foster deeper relationships to increase public awareness of the missions, policies and programs of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Sarver)

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Col. Paul Murray, 99th Air Base Wing commander, Nellis Air Force Base and Mayor Andy Hafen Henderson, Nev. (back row) pose with Blue Star Mothers of Henderson, during the city’s official Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Blue Star Mothers of America are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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A family member reflects after viewing a loved one’s name inscribed on the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Memorial Wall during a Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Each year Henderson city leaders are joined by those who have served our country, those who continue the fight, and families and friends of veterans to celebrate the lives and actions of our military personnel in protecting this great nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Members from the Martinez family rub their brother’s name inscribed on the Veterans Deceased Panel during the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Veterans Day honors all who wore the uniform in service of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Family members take photos of their loved one’s name inscribed on the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Memorial Wall during a Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Names are etched onto the black marble wall to memorialize Henderson residence who served to keep our nation free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC cadets carry a wreath to be placed in front of a Veterans Deceased Panel with the names inscribed of all deceased service members that resided in Henderson, Nev. during the city’s Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. All attendees walked to the Veterans Memorial Wall to join in the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Debra March (left), and Gerri Schroder, City of Henderson, Nev. council members speak with Col. Paul Murray, 99th Air Base Wing commander, Nellis Air Force Base during the city’s Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Veterans Day recognizes all who served in the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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A Desert Storm veteran proudly displays his earned service medals during the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Veterans Day recognizes all Airmen, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen who served the United States selflessly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sergeant Chester Stafford, World War II, Korean and Vietnam veteran renders a salute as the Henderson Symphony Orchestra plays the Air Force song during the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Veterans Day pays homage to the veterans of all foreign wars who have contributed to the preservation of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Members for the Henderson Symphony Orchestra play a melody of military songs during the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. Henderson was founded in defense of the U.S. during World War II and continues to recognize military men, women and families for their sacrifice and devotion to the principles of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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Veterans render a salute during the playing of the Nation Anthem at the City of Henderson, Nev. Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. City officials, veterans groups, family and friends paid tribute to all armed forces members present and past who served for the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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U.S. Air Force retired Senior Master Sergeant Chester Stafford, World War II, Korean and Vietnam veteran speaks with Col. Paul Murray, 99th Air Base Wing commander, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. the City of Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall during a Veterans Day celebration, Nov. 5. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day, in order for Americans to pay homage to veterans of all foreign wars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

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“Capt. Carlisle” unveiled: MiG-23 dedicated to ACC Commander

An Airman reveals the nickname of a MiG-23 during a dedication ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17. The MiG-23 was dedicated to Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, in recognition of his time as the Chief of Weapons and Tactics and Flight Commander for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron from 1986 to 1988.

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“Capt. Carlisle” unveiled: MiG-23 dedicated to ACC Commander

Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command gives a speech during a dedication ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 17. During the ceremony, a MiG-23 was dedicated to honor his role in the CONSTANT PEG program. The mission of CONSTANT PEG was to train U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps combat fighter aircrews on the best ways to fight and win when encountering MiG built aircraft in aerial combat. Carlisle was the chief of weapons and tactics as well as flight commander for the 4477th Test and Evaluation Squadron from 1986 to 1988.

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First LOGTAC convention held at Nellis

More than 40 Airmen from the logistics and maintenance career fields came together Aug. 22 to 26, for the first ever Logistics Tactics conference, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The conference allowed officers and senior enlisted leaders from both sides to integrate, identify complications and provide courses of action for problem areas in the career fields.

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B-52 brings thunder to Red Flag skies

Senior Airman Joshua Otero, 96th Bomb Squadron crew chief, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., signals to a B-52 Stratofortress as Senior Airman Elias Sapp, 96th BS crew chief, runs to place before takeoff during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 18, 2016. Throughout Red Flag, crew chiefs launch aircraft in day and night operations providing various training scenarios that may differ from their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin High/Released)

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B-52 brings thunder to Red Flag skies

A B-52 Stratofortress, 96th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., taxis before takeoff during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 18, 2016. Red Flag is a realistic combat exercise involving training operations on the 15,000 square mile Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristin High/Released)

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