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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, (right) and retired Marine Lt. Col. Orson Swindle (left), whose F-8E aircraft was shot down over North Vietnam Nov. 11, 1966, salute the wreath at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Missing Man Monument during a wreath laying ceremony March 20 to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Photo by Melissa Peterson)
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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Phillip Jones, Vietnam combat infantry soldier, takes a closer look at the names on the POW MIA vehicle during the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 20. The events honor all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China)
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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks during the wreath laying ceremony March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event is held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion which honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China)
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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Retired Navy Capt. Mike McGrath, former Vietnam War POW, speaks about his experiences in captivity at the 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium, hosted by the 560th Flying Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fleenor Auditorium March 20. McGrath was shot down by enemy fire over North Vietnam June 30, 1967 flying an A-4C “Skyhawk”. He was held as a POW for almost six years until his release March 4, 1973. The annual Freedom Flyer Reunion tradition began when members of the 560th FTS were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status toward the end of American involvement in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Collins (left), former Vietnam War POW, and retired Air Force Col. Elmo Baker, former Vietnam War POW, view Collins’ Freedom Flight photo during the 560th Flying Training Squadron Artifact Dedication ceremony and open house March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event, in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium, honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. Collins aircraft was shot down during a mission over North Vietnam Oct. 18, 1965, and was held captive by the North Vietnamese until his release Feb. 12, 1973. Baker’s aircraft was shot down during a mission over North Vietnam Aug. 23, 1967, and was held captive by the North Vietnamese until his release March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Retired Air Force Col. Mike Brazelton, former Vietnam War POW, and Maj. Joe Elam, 560th Flying Training Squadron evaluator pilot, display the Freedom Flight photo of the first POW Flight of Four during the 560th Flying Training Squadron Artifact Dedication ceremony and open house March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event, in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium, honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. Brazelton’s aircraft was shot down during a mission over North Vietnam Aug. 7, 1966, and was held captive by the North Vietnamese until his release March 4, 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Johnny Saldivar)
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Altus trophy

Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, poses for a photo with Dr. Joe Leverett (left), Medical Director, Integris Family Care Clinic, and Goodfellow Air Force Base civic leaders, Dr. Carol Ann Bonds, Mr. Lee Pfluger and Mr. Chase Holland during the presentation of the Altus Trophy at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 11, 2015. The Altus Trophy, also known as the Air Education and Training Command Community Support Award, is presented by the Altus, Oklahoma, Chamber of Commerce each year to the community that has shown the most outstanding support to an AETC unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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PACE

Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, passes the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence guidon to Col. Jeffrey Smith, signifying his assumption as the PACE director during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, March 11, 2015. PACE is focused on studies, analysis and assessment for command strategic priorities associated with Airman professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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Face-to-face prevention training

Maj. Jennifer Tomlinson, deputy chief, Air Education and Training Command Medical Readiness Division, serves as facilitator during the AETC Medical Services and Training directorate annual Air Force Suicide Prevention training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 4, 2015. The face-to-face training replaced the computer-based training beginning Feb. 11, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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Moon walker

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut and 10th person to walk on the moon, talks about his journey and experiences as an astronaut Feb. 20 during a 12th Flying Training Wing professional development seminar at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The goal of the seminar was to teach attendees how to lead in times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Members from the 902nd and 802nd Security forces Squadrons train with members of local police departments during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Tech. Sgt. Ruben Morales, 902nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, demonstrates how to break a bus window during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Staff Sgt. Paul Olmos III, 802nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, leads members from the 902nd and 802nd SFS with members of local police departments during a bus assault and hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Bus assault and hostage rescue training

Officer John Salas, Judson Independent School District Police Department patrolman, and Officer Rich Radziski, Converse Police Department patrolman, board a city bus during a hostage rescue exercise Feb. 19, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The local agencies involved in the exercise were from the cities of Live, Oak Universal City and Converse and the Judson Independent School District Police Departments. Security Forces and local police departments trained together to prepare for emergencies that require both military and civilian response efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)
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Moon walker

Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut and 10th person to walk on the moon, climbs into a 560th Flying Training Squadron T-38 Talon before an incentive flight Feb. 19 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Duke visited JBSA-Randolph to serve as the main speaker during a 12th FTW professional development seminar Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria Slade)
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Occupational analyst treated to celebration befitting 50-year career

Brig. Gen. Stephen Linsenmeyer (right), Air Education and Training Command Directorate of Intelligence, Operations and Nuclear Integration interim director, presents a certificate of service to Hank Dubois, AETC occupational analyst, in honor of his 50 years of civil service Feb. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joel Martinez)
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AFW2 Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp

Tech. Sgt. (ret.) Matt Slaydon readies his bow and arrow during the archery event for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan 21, 2015. Slaydon, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, was wounded by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2007 resulting in the loss of his left arm and his eye sight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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AFW2 Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp

Tech. Sgt. (ret.) Matt Slaydon readies his bow and arrow during the archery event for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan 21, 2015. Slaydon, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, was wounded by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2007 resulting in the loss of his left arm and his eye sight.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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AFW2 Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp

Senior Airman Ryan Cureton takes aim during the archery event for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan 21, 2015. Cureton suffered a traumatic brain injury after an auto accident and has suffered from limited vision since. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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AFW2 Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp

Senior Airman Ryan Cureton takes a photo of his arrow placement during the archery event for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan 21, 2015. Cureton suffered a traumatic brain injury after an auto accident and has suffered from limited vision since. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Strang)
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