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Fig Newton

Retired Gen. Lloyd "Fig" Newton, then a colonel, carried the Olympic Torch onto Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, June 23, 1989. At the time, Newton was the commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance. (Courtesy photo)

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MENTAL HEALTH

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. (Image by Kortinae Lozano)

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T-38

Lt. Col. Brooks “Ricky Bobby” Daniel uncovers his name on the 25th Flying Training Squadron commander's aircraft. He assumed command of the squadron during a four-ship T-38 formation flying somewhere over Oklahoma, May 8. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Change of command

The 25th Flying Training Squadron held a change of command ceremony during a four-ship T-38 Talon flying formation somewhere over Oklahoma, May 8. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Hero shot

Maj. Gen. Douglas L. Raaberg during his pilot training days at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Later in his flying career, Raaberg and a B-1B bomber crew from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, set the world record for the fastest non-stop flight around the world with refueling in a B-1. (Courtesy photo)

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The Weekly Grit

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The Weekly Grit

A note containing an Airman’s daily schedule is taped to the mirror on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2020. One way to improve your mental health is to keep a schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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The Weekly Grit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Bowman, 17th Training Wing broadcast journalist, reads a book in the sun on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2020. Doing some of your favorite hobbies is a good way to improve your mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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The Weekly Grit

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Chapman, 17th Training Wing broadcast journalist, throws a frisbee on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2020. It is important to adhere to stay at home orders, however, being out in the yard or opening a window is still a great way to “escape” isolation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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The Weekly Grit

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robyn Hunsinger, 17th Training Wing photojournalist, moves to catch a frisbee thrown by Senior Airman Zachary Chapman, 17th TRW broadcast journalist, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, April 28, 2020. Getting sunshine is vital to your physical and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

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The Weekly Grit

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Undersecretary

Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force, Shon Manasco, far left, visits the 8th Flying Training Squadron April 29 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Col. Corey Simmons, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, far right, briefed Manasco on the challenges that COVID-19 has presented to pilot training and how Vance has over come those obstacles. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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MG Rigg

Maj. Gen. Donald Rigg began his Air Force career as a navigator-bombardier in 1958. He served as the 71st Flying Training Wing commander at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in 1980. (Courtesy photo)

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200428-O-KQ948-927

The Army Public Health Center has updated its COVID-19 website with a number of pet-related COVID-19 frequently asked questions. Army veterinarians say it is important to stay tuned to reputable sources when navigating topics related to animals and pets. (U.S. Army Public Health Center photo illustration by Graham Snodgrass)

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Lt Gen Nichols

Lt. Gen. David Nichols received his pilot training at Vance Air Force Base. After earning his wings in April 1960, he remained at Vance as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot. Nichols' Air Force career included leading the Alaskan Air Command and the Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, where he also commanded Joint Task Force Alaska. (Courtesy photo)

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Lt Gen Nichols

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Fogleman

The 15th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Ronald Fogleman, began his flying career at Vance Air Force Base in 1963. He was the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to become the CSAF. (Courtesy photo)

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Fogleman

Gen. Ronald Fogleman began his Air Force flying career at Vance Air Force Base in 1963. He went on to be the 15th Chief of Staff of the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)

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Gloves

1st Lt. Mitchell Guerin, the bioenvironmental engineer in the 71st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, collects medical masks after the disinfectant process is complete. UV-C lights allow the same mask to be reused up to five times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cameron A. Schultz)

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Gloves

1st Lt. Mitchell Guerin, the bioenvironmental engineer in the 71st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, applies protective gear before using UV-C lights to disinfect medical masks at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cameron A. Schultz)

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