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442nd AMXS Chief Promotion

Many of the chiefs of the 442nd Fighter Wing join Command Chief Master Sgt. James Nudd, Command Chief of the 442nd FW, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Card, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons flight chief, on stage during Card's promotion ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15, 2016. Card was previously active-duty until he joined the 442nd AMXS in 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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Lee's Summit Boy Scout Troop 54 visits 442nd Fighter Wing

Boy Scouts from Lee's Summit Troop 54 observe U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Register, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons flight technician, as he demonstrates the armament process for the A-10 Thunderbolt II's GAU-8/A 30mm cannon at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15, 2016. The troop traveled approximately 50 minutes to camp at Knob Noster State Park and tour the nearby 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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Lee's Summit Boy Scout Troop 54 visits 442nd Fighter Wing

Lee's Summit Boy Scout Troop 54 gathers in front of a static A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15, 2016. Boy Scouts provides an opportunity for younger kids to bond over monthly events with their fathers and other adults that mentor the kids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd CES Chief Promotion

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Blaine Edwards, 442nd Civil Engineer Squadron Chief Enlisted Manager, speaks to the audience during his promotion ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15, 2016. Edwards' service in the military has varied from being in finance to being a first sergeant for more than 250 Airmen at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. He began his time with the 442nd Fighter Wing in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd CES Chief Promotion

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Blaine Edwards, 442nd Civil Engineer Squadron Chief Enlisted Manager, smiles as his wife and son tack on his rank during his promotion ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 15, 2016. Edwards enlisted into the Air Force in 1990 and spent the first 11 years of his career at Hill AFB in Utah. His family flew in from Salt Lake City to celebrate his promotion with him. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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Learning to Fly

A Cessna 152 is a two-seat airplane commonly used for flight training. (Courtesy photo by Adrian Pingstone)

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Reservist recieves 2016 Ten Outstanding Young Americans award

Staff Sgt. Ryan Charrier, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks during the 2016 Ten Outstanding Young Americans award ceremony in Detriot, Mi., September 24, 2016. Charrier is the founder and president of Operation ReConnect, which provides combat veterans and their families a free vacation after an overseas deployment. (Courtesy Photo)

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Reservist recieves 2016 Ten Outstanding Young Americans award

Staff Sgt. Ryan Charrier, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, holds his 2016 Ten Outstanding Young Americans award during the 78th annual black-tie awards ceremony September 24, 2016, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI. Charrier was nominated for this award because of his service and dedication to others. (Courtesy Photo)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Marks, 303rd Fighter Squadron pilot, shakes hands with his son Alex after he threw the opening pitch for the Kansas City Royals game against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 19, 2016. The Royals finished the game with an 8-3 win over the White Sox. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

Sluggerrr, the Kansas City Royals mascot, preps Alex Marks before his father, a 303rd Fighter Squadron pilot, throws him the opening pitch for the Royals game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 19, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Marks, 303rd Fighter Squadron pilot, throws the opening pitch at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 19, 2016. Marks is the current highest time A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with over 6,900 total hours including over 980 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

Local military organization representatives from the 442nd Fighter Wing, Missouri USO from Ft. Leonard Wood and Folds of Honor gather on the Kauffman Stadium baseball field in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 19, 2016. Earlier this year, Diamond of Dreams, Royals Charities on-field gala, raised $350,000 to support local military organizations including active-duty, reserve and guard service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory Eckfeld, left, 442nd Fighter Wing vice commander, and Lt. Col. Lee Saugstad, 303rd Fighter Squadron pilot, present Marie Dispenza, Director of Royals Charities, with a plaque featuring an engraved bullet casing and a bullet from an A-10 Thunderbolt II GAU-8/A 30mm cannon in appreciation of Royals Charities’ support for the 442nd Fighter Wing Airmen programs. The charity provided the Wing $11,500 that is used to support programs like the Human Resources Development Council. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Marks, 303rd Fighter Squadron pilot, and his son Alex wait in a tunnel before they throw the opening pitch at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 19, 2016. Marks previously threw in the first pitch April 8, 1991, at the Royals’ home opener against the Cleveland Indians. The Royals finished 4-2 against the Indians that day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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442nd FW step up to plate at Kauffman Stadium

A Kauffman Stadium staff member briefs military representatives, including U.S. Air Force Col. Gregory Eckfeld, 442nd Fighter Wing vice commander, and Lt. Col. Lee Saugstad, 303rd Fighter Squadron pilot, before a Royals game in Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 19, 2016. Royals Charities, created in 2001, is the charitable foundation of the Kansas City Royals that provides military members and their families financial support. Local organizations were invited to the game so they could be presented a $350,000 check. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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Chief Dundas Promotion

Family members of Chief Master Sgt. Earl Dundas III, 442nd Maintenance Squadron Superintendent, tack on his new rank during his promotion ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 11, 2016. Dundas grew up in Saint Martinville, Louisiana and entered the Air Force in 1994. After serving 7 years on active duty he joined the Air Force Reserve and became an Air Reserve Technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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Chief Dundas Promotion

Chief Master Sgt. Earl Dundas III, 442nd Maintenance Squadron Superintendent, takes an oath as Command Chief Master Sgt. James Nudd recites the Chief’s Creed during Dundas’ promotion ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 11, 2016. As superintendent, he oversees maintenance of 27 assigned A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft and ensures the combat readiness of 275 reserve and active duty personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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Assumption of Command

Col. James Macaulay, 442nd Operations Group Commander, passes a guidon to Lt. Col Michael Leonas who assumed command of the 303rd Fighter Squadron Sept. 11, 2016, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 303rd FS is a component of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve A-10 Thunderbolt II unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Denise Hauser)

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Assumption of Command

Lt. Col. Michael Leonas, 303rd Fighter Squadron commander, presents flowers to his wife during his assumption of command ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Sept. 11, 2016. Leonas is a command pilot with more than 3,300 hours and more than 200 combat sorties in the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Denise Hauser)

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Col. Nester fini-flight

Col. Stephen Nester shakes hands with his father, a retired Air Force general, after his final flight with the 303rd Fighter Squadron and promotion ceremony on Sept. 10, 2016, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Nester has deployed in support of multiple operations including Deny Flight, Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Missy Sterling)

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