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Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley answers questions about the Air Force's future during a visit to Vance Air Force Base, Okla., July 27. Donley spoke to more than 500 Airmen, government civilians, contractors and family members before taking a tour of the training and maintenance facilities at the Air Force's only Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Roger Betz)

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AB Ridenhower salutes Chief Ridenhower

Airman Basic Candra Ridenhower, left, renders her first salute after graduating Air Force basic training July 22 at Lackland AFB, Texas, to her father, Chief Master Sgt. Andrew Ridenhower. Airman Ridenhower is currently at Sheppard AFB, Texas, learning to be an E-3 Sentry crew chief. Chief Ridenhower is the 71st Mission Support Group superintendent at Vance AFB, Okla. The E-3 is a modified Boeing 707 aircraft with a rotating radar dome. (Courtesy photo)

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Loading donated food

Second Lt. Sara Hutchins loads a box of donated food into her truck for delivery to the Horn of Plenty food bank in Enid, Okla. The box contains part of the 536 pounds of food collected so far at Vance AFB in support of “Feds Feed Families,” a Department of Defense drive to collect and donate 733,800 pounds of food to food banks across the nation. Hutchins is Vance’s coordinator for the local food drive, which runs through Aug. 24. Collection points are located throughout the base. For more information, call 580-213-7933. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Zach Sproul)

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Fit Families

Beth Moss, the Health Promotion educator and manager at the Vance AFB Health and Wellness Center, shows children at the Child Development Center how to prepare breakfast “burritos” made of wheat tortillas, yogurt, peanut butter and various fruits. The children are participating in the “Fit Families” program designed to promote healthy eating and activity for all ages. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jessica Gibson)

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Fit Families

Beth Moss, the Health Promotion educator and manager at the Vance AFB Health and Wellness Center, talks with children at the Child Development Center about foods that give you energy and foods that slow you down. The children are participating in the “Fit Families” program designed to promote healthy eating and activity for all ages. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jessica Gibson)

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Children playing

Children at the Vance AFB Child Development Center participate in the “Fit Families” program taught by the staff of the Health and Wellness Center. The program combines healthy eating and exercise, which for the younger participants, means getting outside and having fun. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jessica Gibson)

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IFF grad

Second Lt. Matthew Cooley graduated from Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Class 11-IBV, July 22. He will receive A-10 Thunderbolt II training at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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IFF grad

First Lt. Brandon Sullivan graduated from Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Class 11-IBV, July 22. He will receive F-16 Fighting Falcon flight training at Kelly Field, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Lt. Col. Chris Callaghan

Lt. Col. Chris Callaghan, 71st Operations Support Squadron commander

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Smoke free

The Vance Clinic, and all its facilities, became completely tobacco-free July 19. (Courtesy graphic)

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Rhonda Patton

Rhonda Patton is the Vance Warrior of the Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Zach Sproul)

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Craig Morrison

Craig Morrison is the Vance Warrior of the Week. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jessica Gibson)

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WBGT

Tech. Sgt. Jose Melendez-Alvarez, with the 71st Medical Operations Squadron, takes a reading from a thermo-environment measuring device to determine the wet bulb globe temperature. The WBGT is an estimate of how a given temperature will feel to the human body. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Frank John Casciotta)

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David Bacon

David Bacon, son of Lt. Col. Thomas Bacon, the 71st Medical Operations Squadron commander, completed his Eagle Scout project at the Thrift Shop at Vance AFB, Okla., in April. David, 17, one of four Eagles scouts in his family, built display shelves for the Thrift Shop. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Frank Casciotta)

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SrA Gerard David

Senior Airman Gerard David is the Wing Airman of the Month for June. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Jessica Gibson)

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MyPlate

The new MyPlate food guide icon has replaced the pyramid for promoting healthier food choices and portion sizes. (U.S. Department of Agriculture graphic)

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LRS change of command

Maj. Jon Robinson, right, accepts the 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron guidon from Col. Michael McDaniel, 71st Mission Support Group commander, during a change of ceremony held July 7 at the Vance Collocated Club at Vance AFB, Okla. Relinquishing command of the unit was Lt. Col. Raymond Cirasa, who will be reassigned to Scott AFB, Ill. Robinson comes to Vance from the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt AFB, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Roger Betz)

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TSgt Whaley

The Vance Base Exchange manager, Bill Fichtler, left, presents Tech. Sgt. Steven Whaley with a Char-Broil Trentino Deluxe Outdoor Fireplace. Whaley, with the 71st Medical Support Squadron at Vance AFB, Okla., won the fireplace through the Hershey Camping Sweepstakes held recently at the BX. He was surprised to learn that he had won. “My wife signs up for all sorts of contests, both on base and off,” Whaley said. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Zach Sproul)

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32FTS change of command

Col. Kurt Meidel, left, Lt. Col. Darrell Judy, center, and Lt. Col. Michelle Pryor, salute during the national anthem at the 32nd Flying Training Squadron change of command ceremony June 24, in Hangar 199, at Vance AFB, Okla. Meidel officiated the ceremony where Pryor assumed command from Judy, who will be reassigned to Stuttgart, Germany. Pryor served as director of operations with the 32nd FTS before taking command. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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T-6 & CAP cadets

Civil Air Patrol cadets attending the 2011 Oklahoma Wing Summer Encampment at the Tulsa International Airport, in Tulsa, Okla., get a close up look at a T-6A trainer aircraft from Vance AFB, Okla. (Courtesy photo)

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