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Legion of Merit

Col. Fred Cunningham, right, 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, receives the Legion of Merit from Col. Darrell Judy, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, during his farewell party July 27 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Cunningham is taking the position of Inspector General at Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S Air Force photo/ Airman Zachary Heal)

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X-raying

Staff Sgt. Brandon Issler, a 932nd Aerospace Medical Squadron dental technician, practices X-raying a “patient’s” teeth at the Vance Clinic July 24. Each year, the 932nd AMDS takes two weeks for annual tour training with an active duty medical group. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Zachary Heal)

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Baton training

An Airman training to be a 71st Security Forces Squadron augmentee blocks a kick during baton training July 20 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Augmentees are trained by 71st SFS “Defenders” to perform security forces’ duties when the squadron needs additional people. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Zachary Heal)

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Vaccination

Staff Sgt. Brandon Issler receives a vaccination from Staff Sgt. Michael Teague, a 932nd Aerospace Medical Squadron aerospace medicine technician, at the Vance Clinic July 21. This year, for their annual tour, the 932nd AMDS trained with the 71st Medical Group at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Zachary Heal)

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MSG change of command

Col. Yancey Cowen, right, accepts the 71st Mission Support Group guidon from Col. Fred Cunningham, 71st Flying Training Wing vice commander, during a change-of-command ceremony held June 29 at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. In background is Master Sgt. Willie Mitchell, the 71st MSG first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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5th Change of command

Lt. Col. Peter Hansen, right, accepts the 5th Flying Training Squadron’s guidon from Col. Roger Suro, 340th Flying Training Group commander, during a change-of-command ceremony held July 7 in the Base Auditorium at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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Memories

Mary Ruth (Baker) Cooper, while celebrating her 95th birthday, recalls memories of her youth on a farm that is now part of Vance Air Force Base. Her brother, Ralph Baker, is the namesake of one of Vance’s entry points, the Baker Gate. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Taylor Crul)

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Col (Dr) Waldroup

Col. (Dr.) Anthony Waldroup

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Scholarship

Paul Weber, left, and Sheila Gilbert, right, present a $2,000 scholarship to Cathy Mapes at the Vance Commissary June 28. Weber represented the scholarship sponsor Reynolds Consumer Produce and OSC/Webco, and Gilbert is the director of the Commissary. Cathy plans to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, and pursue a degree in Animal Science. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Taylor Crul)

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Col Waldroup

Col. (Dr.) Anthony Waldroup

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71st FSS change of command

Maj. Jason Ware, right, accepts the 71st Force Support Squadron guidon from Col. Dwayne LaHaye, commander of 71st Mission Support Group, at the squadron’s change of command ceremony June 23, at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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Fire hydrant

Wes Felber, a base firefighter, closes a fire hydrant June 24 on the flight line. This yearly test insures the fire hydrants are in working order and meet National Fire Protection Association's requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Taylor Crul)

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Flightline fire hydrant

Base firefighters Mason Hornberger, left, and Wes Felber open up a fire hydrant on the flightline June 24. This is part of an annual test to make sure the installation fire hydrants are meeting National Fire Protection Association's requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Taylor Crul)

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Med Group change of command

Col. (Dr.) Anthony Waldroup, right, receives the 71st Medical Group guidon from Col. Darrell Judy, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, signaling Waldroup’s acceptance of command during a change-of-command ceremony, June 15, in the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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Commander pin on

Lindsay Peterson, right, wife of the new 71st Comptroller Squadron commander, Maj. Steven Peterson, pins on her husband’s commander insignia during a change-of-command ceremony held June 16 in the Vance Club at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Taylor Crul)

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Change of command

Maj. Steven Peterson, right, accepts the guidon and command of the 71st Comptroller Squadron from Col. Darrell Judy, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, during a change-of-command ceremony held June 16 in the Vance Club at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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Softball champs

The 33rd Flying Training Squadron’s “Dragons” softball team captured the 2017 Vance softball championship with a hard-fought 16-15 victory over the 71st Student Squadron’s “A-Team” June 7. The Dragons are: front row from left, Ray Stone, Sam Mittelman, Caleb Becker, Matt Osgood and Jeffrey Johnson; back row from left, Eric Gonzales, Jon Hall, Casey Closz, Chris Vail, Russell John, Malcolm Richards, Tim Martinelli, Zach Smith, Andy Day and Mickey Moses. Also on the team but not in picture, John Kronenwetter. (Photo by Kellie Jensen)

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STUS change of command

Lt. Col. Alexander Heyman, right, accepts the 71st Student Squadron guidon from Col. Paul Johnson, 71st Operations Group commander, during a change-of-command ceremony June 1 on the flightline at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Terry Wasson)

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8th Change of Command

Lt. Col. Deirdre Gurry, right, accepts the guidon and command of the 8th Flying Training Squadron from Col. Paul Johnson, 71st Operations Group commander, 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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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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