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Air Force pilot 2nd Lt. Tayor Bye and her family share a moment following her Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation April 28.

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Father and son

Tech Sgt. Lei Kaauamo, 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron, and his son, Kekailoa, participate in the audience karaoke part of the Focus 5/6 Star Search talent contest held June 20 at Club Vance. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ruby Barrington)

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Favorite instructor pilot

Now Capt. Colton Fisher, right, is presented the Favorite Instructor Pilot award by Col. Charles Throckmorton IV, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, during the Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 23-12 graduation ceremony, July 14, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The award winner was selected by the students in Class 23-12. Fisher is an IP with the 33rd Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Sarah Smith)

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Feasting at Fall Fest

(Photo by Frank McIntyre) Joseph and Hyrum Blanchard, sons of Angela and Capt. Steve Blanchard, 71st Medical Operations Squadron, attempt to bite swinging doughnuts during one of the fun competitions at Thursday’s Fall Fest. The brothers also show evidence of visits to the face painting and safety booths during the annual event that drew more than 800 members of Team Vance to the festivities.

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February Airman of the Month

Senior Airman Nina N. Gardner is an Air Traffic Controller with the 71st Operational Support Squadron RAPCON and is February’s Airman of the Month. Airman Gardner is an outstanding controller, having skillfully recovered 20 aircraft as fast approaching thunderstorms affected flight safety. She also garnered full Assist Controller ratings in Air Force's second-busiest radar facility and increased austere manning by 15 percent. Airman Gardner is the Booster Club Treasurer, in charge of developing and executing fundraising initiatives. Airman Gardner is also dedicated to higher education; she is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, and is enrolled in 2 courses with Embry-Riddle University. Airman Gardner is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. She enjoys running long distances, and plans on running a half marathon.

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Feightner's T-38 flight

Ray Feightner Jr., the 2012 Honorary Commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, at Vance AFB, Okla., joined Col. Russ Mack, the former commander of the 71st FTW, for Mack’s fini-flight in a T-38 Talon aircraft Friday, June 8. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Joe B. Wiles)

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Feightner's T-38 flight

Ray Feightner Jr., left, the 2012 Honorary Commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, at Vance AFB, Okla., gets pre-flight help from Col. Russ Mack, the former commander of the 71st FTW, before Feightner’s orientation ride in the T-38 Talon, Friday, June 8. The flight was also Mack’s fini-flight as the Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Thomas Barger)

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Female cop and children

Senior Airman Tynisia Hains, with the 71st Security Forces Squadron, explains the ins and outs of the M16 rifle with a grenade launcher attachment to school children, May 15, during National Police Week at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Frank Casciotta)

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Female runners

Top finishers in the women’s division of the “Well and Aware” 5K-run and one-mile walk April 10 at the Fitness Center, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., were, left to right: first place, Lt. Col. Michelle Pryor, commander of the 32nd Flying Training Squadron; second place, Airman 1st Class Asia Moore, a logistics planner with the 71st Logistics Readiness Squadron; and third place, Magda Caballero, wife of Maj. Gerardo Caballero, assistant operations officer with the 8th Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Frank John Casciotta)

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Fields orientation ride

Michael Fields, honorary commander for the 71st Operations Group at Vance Air Force Base, Okla., prepares for his orientation ride in a T-38 Talon July 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Frank Casciotta)

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Fifth annual FCA begins

(Photo by Alan Ford) A Firefighter Cadet Academy participant receives fire extinguisher training.

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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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Fighter Bomber Fundamentals at Columbus

Columbus aircraft

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Fighter Pilot: Hopper to bring resolve to Aug. 8 triathlon

Maj. Christina Hopper finishes her swim at the Ironman 70.3 Muncie at Muncie, Indiana, July 11. Hopper completed her 1.5-mile swim in 30:10. (Courtesy photo / finisherpix)

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Fighter Pilot: Hopper to bring resolve to Aug. 8 triathlon

Maj. Christina Hopper runs during the Ironman 70.3 Muncie at Muncie, Indiana, July 11. Hopper completed her 13.1-mile run in 1:46:40. (Courtesy photo / finisherpix)

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Fighter Pilot: Hopper to bring resolve to Aug. 8 triathlon

Maj. Christina Hopper, a 5th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, preps for an upcoming instruction flight at the life support building at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 20. (U.S. Air Force photo / David Poe)

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Fighter Pilot: Hopper to bring resolve to Aug. 8 triathlon

Maj. Christina Hopper bikes during the Ironman 70.3 Muncie at Muncie, Indiana, July 11. Hopper completed her 56-mile bike ride in 2:44:29. (Courtesy photo / finisherpix)

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Fighter Pilot: Hopper to bring resolve to Aug. 8 triathlon

Maj. Christina Hopper conducts a comprehensive check of her T-38 Talon on the flightline at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 20. (U.S. Air Force photo / David Poe)

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Final reward for a career well done

Col. Rod Gillis, 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, receives a hug from his wife, Donna, after completing his final flight in a T-6 Tuesday. Col. Gillis is retiring from the Air Force after 28 years of service. Also on hand were his son, Robert, and Team Vance well wishers. (Air Force photo by Capt. Tony Wickman)

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Final salute

Lt. Col. Bryan Elder receives his final salute before relinquishing command of the 8th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Deirdre Gurry during a change-of-command ceremony June 9 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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