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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

A trio of F-16 Fighting Falcons perform the “missing man” formation during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. The missing man formation is an aerial salute to those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. A position in the formation is vacant to represent that one person is missing, just like so many of the nation’s heroes that have gone missing in the fight for America’s freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

A former prisoner of war wipes his face during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. Many former POWs and military veterans joined Nellis AFB Airmen in honoring the nation’s POWs and those MIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

An Air Force Junior ROTC cadet from Rancho High School, Las Vegas, salutes a wreath during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. During the ceremony, JROTC cadets placed white daisies on the wreathe while the names of deceased POWs and those still MIA were read aloud. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

Former prisoners of war and their families watch the events of the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. During the ceremony, Airmen of Nellis AFB honored these men for their commitment and service to the nation during their time spent as POWs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

Brig. Gen. Christopher Short, 57th Wing commander, speaks during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. During the ceremony, Short said that the day was not just a day to honor former POWs and those MIA, but to acknowledge that the U.S. is still a nation at war and that more Americans may still be captured by our nation’s enemies or potentially become MIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

Former prisoners of war bow their heads during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. During the ceremony, Airmen of Nellis AFB honored these men for their commitment and service to the nation during their time spent as POWs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

Willette Gerald, deputy director of the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, presents a proclamation from Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to Brig. Gen. Christopher Short, 57th Wing commander, during the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. Short also spoke at the event and thanked those who came out to honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the nation’s prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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Gone but not forgotten: Nellis honors POWs, those MIA

Airman Zachary Hinze, 58th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, delivers the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag to the POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 18, 2015. Hinze was part of a group of 58th/66th RQS and the U.S. Air Force Weapons School members who ran a combined 89 miles with the flag before delivering it to the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)
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GPS: Twenty years of positioning, navigation, timing

On July 17, 1995, the U.S. Air Force announced the Global Positioning System had reached full operational capability. GPS began as a military technology proving it’s capabilities in 1990 and 1991 during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and were relied on heavily by allied troops to navigate the featureless deserts in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq. Since then, GPS technology has been integrated into most areas of modern life. There are approximately four billion GPS-enabled devices worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo Illustration by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Greener methods

Takeira Jones-Bolden, 99th Force Support Squadron marketing assistant, Christina Hilliard, 99th FSS marketing specialist, and Kate Berry, 99th FSS Director of Marketing, unwrap foam board April 17, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The new foam board, used for various marketing products, is made of recycled and re-purposed materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Greener methods

Christina Hilliard, 99th Force Support Squadron marketing specialist, places a piece of paper in a recycling bin April 17, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Services marketing has also emphasized digital marketing techniques to reduce paper use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Greener methods

U.S. Air Force Airmen, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, construct a roundabout at the intersection of Ellesworth avenue and Fitzgerald boulevard April 16, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Roundabouts are used to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce fuel consumption, air pollution and accidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard)
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U.S. Air Force Staff. Sgt. Aaron Cumming, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and equipment operator craftsman, excavates a manhole cover during the construction of a roundabout April 14, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The intent of the roundabout is to alleviate traffic congestion in between the gates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, continue the construction of a roundabout April 14, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The roundabout allows for traffic to pass through the intersection with the minimal possible stops, preventing fuel waste as traffic moves across base more efficiently during peak travel times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen and dependents use new fitness equipment at the Warrior Fitness Center April 12, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Warrior Fitness Center's design reduces energy consumption by keeping out ultraviolet energy, efficiently heating and cooling common areas and automatically shutting off lights when spaces aren't being used. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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The eighth-mile running track allows Airmen and dependents to work out in a temperature-controlled environment at the Warrior Fitness Center April 12, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Specially coated windows in the Warrior Fitness Center block ultraviolet rays in sunlight from entering the gym and creating excess heat, greatly reducing the energy needed for cooling. The gym's windows are placed so that they receive the least possible amount of direct UV rays, while special exterior facing materials and insulation passively cool the building without using additional energy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Grilling: prevent damage and injury by keeping it safe

Every summer, people across the country get out their grills to barbeque food. Along with this fun tradition comes many potential fire and other safety hazards. According to the National Fire Protection Association, gas grills constitute a higher fire risk and between 2007 and 2011, they were involved in an annual average of 7,200 home fires. In December 2012, ESPN SportsCenter anchor Hannah Storm was badly burned while grilling. The NFPA website stated Storm suffered first and second-degree burns on her face, neck, chest and hands when she attempted to re-ignite a flame after the wind had blown it out and caused propane gas to pool and become an explosion hazard. The NFPA suggests these safety tips: propane gas and charcoal grills should only be used outdoors. The grill should be placed well away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Keep children and pets away from the grill area. Never leave your grill unattended. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Heavy rain storm slam Nellis

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Water accumulates in a sump in front of the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital Dec. 22. A heavy winter rainstorm slammed southern Nevada the fourth week of December. More than an inch of rain was recorded at Nellis over the week. The base populace is reminded when a flash-flood warning is issued that flooding is imminent or occurring. Those living in the affected areas should move to safety immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
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Heavy rain storm slam Nellis

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A heavy winter rainstorm slammed southern Nevada the fourth week of December. More than an inch of rain was recorded at Nellis over the week. The base populace is reminded when a flash-flood warning is issued that flooding is imminent or occurring. Those living in the affected areas should move to safety immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
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Heavy rain storm slam Nellis

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Rainwater rushes down a wash near the Sunrise Vista Golf Course Dec. 22. A heavy winter rainstorm slammed southern Nevada the fourth week of December. More than an inch of rain was recorded at Nellis over the week. The base populace is reminded when a flash-flood warning is issued that flooding is imminent or occurring. Those living in the affected areas should move to safety immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo/Released)
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