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Penalty pushups

Lt. Col. Kennith Wright, commander of the 476th Medical Detachment, holds the feet of Senior Airman Aaron Joyner, a medical technician, during “combat bowling” January 11 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Combat bowling penalizes opponents with activities such as pushups, setups or jumping jacks based on the bowling pins knocked down. Wright chose to take the detachment bowling during their Unit Training Assembly as an indoor inclimate weather activity. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley)

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Two squadrons work as one

The birth of the 75.6th Flying Squadron. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Captain Jeff Kelly)

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In the office

An A-10 Thunderbolt II model hand-welded by Col. James Travis and Master Sgt. Kristopher Prouty sits on the commander’s desk at Moody AFB, Ga. The base, cut by Prouty, is in the shape of the state of Georgia. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley)

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Welding titanium

150110-F-IM197-171 Master Sgt. Kristopher Prouty, an aircraft metals technology craftsman, welds titanium in his shop at Moody AFB, Ga. on 10 January, 2015. Prouty recently taught his commander how to weld, after he had expressed curiosity in learning. Prouty was awarded Senior Master Sergeant of the Year for the 476th Maintenance Squadron. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley)

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Programming machinery

Master Sgt. Kristopher Prouty, an aircraft metals technology craftsman, supervises equipment in his shop at Moody AFB, Ga. on 10 January, 2015. In addition hands-on production and repair projects, Prouty programs heavy machinery, which draws on his understanding of trigonometry and chemistry. He is currently completing his master’s degree in project management. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley)

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442 FW Maintenance Group

The 442d Fighter Wing Maintenance Group gathered for a photo Sunday during the January 2015 Unit Training Assembly in the 5-Bay hangar here. The 442d Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron received the 2014 Maintenance Effectiveness Award nomination from Air Force Reserve Command and will go on to compete against winners from other Major Commands for the Air Force-wide award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Jeff Kelly)

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Promoted to Colonel

Four 442 FW Airmen were recently selected for 0-6. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Captain Jeff Kelly)

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SECAF presents medal

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James pins the Air Force Cross to the uniform of Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz during a ceremony Dec. 17, 2014, on Hurlburt Field, Fla. While deployed to Afghanistan with the 22nd Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron, Ruiz protected his injured special operations forces teammates with fire support and provided emergency medical care under intense enemy fire in the dark, Dec. 10, 2013. Ruiz is a pararescueman from the 56th Rescue Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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James speaks

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James speaks to airmen during an All Call at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23, 2014. James has led the Air Force since December of 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jannelle Dickey)

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Meet and greet

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs administration, players and cheerleaders visited the 442d Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base November 11. Mr. John Dorsey, the team's general manager, noticed the wing's informal arrowhead logo and requested 13 morale shirts in XXXL for the Chief's offensive linemen during his visit. The request is part of a 20 year relationship between the Kansas City Chiefs and the 442d Fighter Wing, which is a reservist wing comprised largely of locals from Kansas City. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley)

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Stopping by to visit

Mr. John Dorsey, general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, speaks with Col. Hubie Hegtvedt, commander of the 442d Fighter Wing, during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base November 17. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emily F. Alley)

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Warthog flyover

Aircraft from the 442d Fighter Wing fly over the Kansas City Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium in 2008.

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The Hawgs

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs 2014 offensive line pose with their 442d Fighter Wing morale T-shirts. Both the fighter wing and linemen share the nickname the KC Hogs. The shirts, thirteen size XXXL shirts, were a gift of 442d Fighter Wing commander, at the request of the Chief's general manager.

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Air Force Green Initiatives

Solar panels at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., collect sunlight. The Davis-Monthan solar array project, on 170 acres of underutilized land, makes it the largest of its kind on any Defnese Department installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Sarah Ruckriegle)

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Welcome Home Christmas Party 2014

The All American Beef Battalion grilled steaks and provided all the food for the 442nd Fighter Wing’s Christmas party, which was also a welcome home event for Airman who deployed to Afghanistan earlier in 2014. The Beef Battalion is a group of individuals involved in the United States Beef Cattle Industry working to support troops fighting the global war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler)

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Welcome Home Christmas Party 2014

Airmen and families of the 442nd Fighter Wing visit with Santa Claus at the Christmas party Dec. 6. Families got an early Christmas present when troops came home safe and sound from a seven month deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler)

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Welcome Home Christmas Party 2014

Gracie Schram, a 16 year old singer/songwriter, and her guitarist entertain 442nd Fighter Wing Airmen during the Christmas party Dec. 6. Schram is from the Kansas City, Mo. area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler)

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Welcome Home Christmas Party 2014

Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler speaks to the 442nd Fighter Wing Dec. 6 at the annual Christmas party that was also a welcome home party for the operations and maintenance squadrons who were deployed to Afghanistan for seven months earlier in 2014. Whiteman Air Force Base, home of the A-10 Warthog and B-2 Bomber of the 509th Bomb Wing, falls under Hartley’s 4th district. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler)

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Welcome Home Christmas Party 2014

The 442nd Fighter Wing celebrates a welcome home for deployed Airmen tied into the annual Christmas party Dec. 6. Approximately 345 Airman deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan February through October 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler)

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Welcome Home Christmas Party 2014

Lt. Gen. Jackson, Air Force Reserve Commander commander, is welcomed to Whiteman Air Force Base by Col. Hubert Hegtvedt, 442nd Fighter Wing commander, Dec. 6. Jackson attended the annual Christmas party that was also a welcome home party for the operations and maintenance squadrons who were deployed to Afghanistan earlier in 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Denise Haeussler)

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