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The Air Force TOP HAND Program celebrated fifty years of excellence last month with a reunion celebration hosted by the 576th Flight Test Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California. Pictured left to right: Lt Colonel Anthony Santino, Colonel (retired) Jack Perroni, Colonel (retired) John West, Colonel (retired) Marlon Yankee, Colonel (retired) Larry Shafer, Colonel Chris Cruise, and Colonel (retired) Lynn Poole. Colonel Poole, who graduated TOP HAND in 1974, was the most senior graduate to attend the reunion. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo.)

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Premier College Internship Program Symposium invests in tomorrow’s leaders

United States Air Force interns, part of the Premier College Internship Program, work together to win the PCIP Olympics during the 2023 PCIP symposium at the Marriot Dayton, June 8, 2023. The Olympic games allowed interns to compete amongst each other in an atmosphere of fun. The symposium taught interns about the Air Force culture, mission and opportunities in the Air Force Civilian Service.

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Premier College Internship Program Symposium invests in tomorrow’s leaders

A United States Air Force intern, part of the Premier College Internship Program, stands to ask a question on career development of Lt. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer, Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, during the 2023 PCIP symposium at the Marriot Dayton, June 8, 2023. The symposium taught interns about the Air Force culture, mission and opportunities in the Air Force Civilian Service.

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Premier College Internship Program Symposium invests in tomorrow’s leaders

United States Air Force interns, part of the Premier College Internship Program, socialize and network amongst each other during the PCIP symposium at the Wright-Patterson Club, June 7, 2023. The symposium taught interns about the Air Force culture, mission and opportunities in the Air Force Civilian Service.

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Premier College Internship Program Symposium invests in tomorrow’s leaders

United States Air Force interns, part of the Premier College Internship Program, stop to view the Wright R-2600 Cyclone 14 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 7, 2023. Interns visited the museum to further understand the history of the Air Force during the 2023 PCIP symposium. The symposium taught interns about the Air Force culture, mission and opportunities in the Air Force Civilian Service.

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Premier College Internship Program Symposium invests in tomorrow’s leaders

United States Air Force interns, part of the Premier College Internship Program, receive a tour from a volunteer at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, June 7, 2023. Interns visited the museum to further understand the history of the Air Force during the 2023 PCIP symposium. The symposium taught interns about the Air Force culture, mission and opportunities in the Air Force Civilian Service.

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Military Working Dog Left Retires Honorably at Kirtland Air Force Base

Lefty, Military Working Dog, watches the Kirtland Honor Guard's Presentation of Colors during her Retirement Ceremony on Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. MWD's are trained to detect explosives and drugs, perform attacking tactics, patrol bases and deploy overseas along with their handlers.

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Military Working Dog Left Retires Honorably at Kirtland Air Force Base

Col Jason Vattioni, 377 ABW Commander, (left) replaces Military Working Dog Lefty's military collar with a pink collar alongside her Handler, SSgt Adrienne Dunham (right), during Lefty's retirement ceremony on Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. Military working dogs are often a crucial aspect of a base’s mission, and their skillsets can range from drug detection to explosive detection, as well as serving as a non-lethal option for neutralizing threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brittanie Teston)

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Military Working Dog Left Retires Honorably at Kirtland Air Force Base

Col Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing commander, (left) presents Military Working Dog Lefty and her handler, SSgt Adrienne Dunham, 377th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler (right), with Lefty's Honorable Discharge Certificate during her retirement ceremony on Kirtland Air Fore Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. A service member who retires after 20 years of military service will only have committed a quarter of their expected life span to the military. In contrast, a military working dog who serves anywhere from six to nine years will commit half to 75% of their lives in service to the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brittanie Teston)

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Military Working Dog Left Retires Honorably at Kirtland Air Force Base

Military Working Dog Lefty Retires Honorably from Kirtland Air Force Base on June 9. 2023 on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. A service member who retires after 20 years of military service will only have committed a quarter of their expected life span to the military. In contrast, a military working dog who serves anywhere from six to nine years will commit half to 75% of their lives in service to the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brittanie Teston)

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Female service members from the 58th Special Operations Wing flew out to Santa Fe, New Mexico to speak with young girls from the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Santa Fe program, June 9, 2023. STEM Santa Fe advocates for developing and providing STEM programming, mentoring and resources for all youth, especially underrepresented groups in STEM, to help realize their potential and expand their opportunities in a dynamic world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay).

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A STEM Santa Fe group member participates in a virtual reality headset demo in Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. STEM Santa Fe advocates for developing and providing STEM programming, mentoring and resources for all youth, especially underrepresented groups in STEM, to help realize their potential and expand their opportunities in a dynamic world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay).

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STEM Santa Fe students take turns wearing aviation gear at Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. STEM Santa Fe advocates for developing and providing STEM programming, mentoring and resources for all youth, especially underrepresented groups in STEM, to help realize their potential and expand their opportunities in a dynamic world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay).

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Senior Airman Savannah Elfstrom puts aviation gear on a STEM Santa Fe student at Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. STEM Santa Fe advocates for developing and providing STEM programming, mentoring and resources for all youth, especially underrepresented groups in STEM, to help realize their potential and expand their opportunities in a dynamic world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay).

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STEM Santa Fe students look at the inside of a helicopter engine at Santa Fe, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. STEM Santa Fe advocates for developing and providing STEM programming, mentoring and resources for all youth, especially underrepresented groups in STEM, to help realize their potential and expand their opportunities in a dynamic world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ruben Garibay).

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The Tuskegee Airmen Albuquerque Summer Aviation Camp was held at Kirtland Air Force Base from June 5 to June 9. This five-day program, presented by Lt Col Alex Carothers, U.S .Air Force Retired, gave cadets a chance to explore various aviation careers through interactive and engaging activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Allen Winston.)

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101 Critical Days of Summer - Firearm Safety

The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign runs from Memorial Day weekend at the end of May to Labor Day weekend at the beginning of September. As summer activities increase, mishaps historically tend to spike. This includes using firearms.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Derek D. Price from the 58th Special Operations Wing listens to opening remarks on stage with Maj. Gordon M. Blair at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 2, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordan M. Blair assumed command of the second iteration of the 58th SOW Detachment Two at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 2nd, 2023. The first iteration of this detachment operated from July 1, 2019, to June 3, 2022, integrating the HH-60W into the 58 SOW fleet and its aircrew training operations. This new version will still be devoted to rotary wing aircraft but with the additional mission of saying farewell to a long-running workhorse and icon of the U.S. military, the UH-1N “Huey”, as the Air Force transitions to the new MH-139.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordan M. Blair, 58th Special Operations Detachment Two commander, receives his first salute at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 2, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordan M. Blair assumed command of the second iteration of the 58th SOW Detachment Two at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 2nd, 2023. The first iteration of this detachment operated from July 1, 2019, to June 3, 2022, integrating the HH-60W into the 58 SOW fleet and its aircrew training operations. This new version will still be devoted to rotary wing aircraft but with the additional mission of saying farewell to a long-running workhorse and icon of the U.S. military, the UH-1N “Huey”, as the Air Force transitions to the new MH-139.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordan M. Blair, 58th Special Operations Wing Detachment Two commander, assumes command of the 58th SOW DET 2 at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 2, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gordan M. Blair assumed command of the second iteration of the 58th SOW Detachment Two at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 2nd, 2023. The first iteration of this detachment operated from July 1, 2019, to June 3, 2022, integrating the HH-60W into the 58 SOW fleet and its aircrew training operations. This new version will still be devoted to rotary wing aircraft but with the additional mission of saying farewell to a long-running workhorse and icon of the U.S. military, the UH-1N “Huey”, as the Air Force transitions to the new MH-139.

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