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'Rockets' participate in joint training exercise

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Staff Sgt. Brandon Criswell positions a GBU-12 bomb unit for loading on an F-15E Strike Eagle as a part of the 336th Fighter Squadron's Battle Rhythm Exercise here Aug. 3, 2010. The "Rockets" spent the week honing the skills they need to work with conventional and special operations joint tactical air controllers; fly with F-16 Fighting Falcons, E-3 Sentries, E-8C Joint Stars and KC-135 Stratotankers and employ their weapons systems. Sergeant Criswell is a 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Brandt Smith)

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JHMCS

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Capt. Dan Olthoff completes a test that measures the distance between his pupils while wearing a Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System Aug. 9, 2010. Once measured, an image will display directly over the pilot’s pupil on the inside of the visor, highlighting the JHMCS ability to display cueing symbology for navigation, weapons and targeting sensors. Captain Olthoff, 336th Fighter Squadron F-15 E Strike Eagle pilot, is from Atlanta. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)

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JHMCS

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Senior Airman Kevin Boyne uses an electric sander to grind down the visor of a Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System Aug. 9, 2010. Each visor is custom-fitted to a pilot’s facial features to ensure a comfortable fit, also protecting their face against sun and wind. Once fitted correctly the helmet display unit allows images to be projected on the pilot’s visor and includes the ability to be reconfigured in-flight to meet night vision requirements. Airman Boyne, 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, is from Charlotte. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)

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JHMCS

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Senior Airman Kevin Boyne custom fits Capt. Dan Olthoff’s Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System here Aug. 9, 2010. The 4th Operations Support Squadron life support specialists fit each pilot with a JHMCS and visor guaranteeing a perfect fit and also making the helmet more comfortable and light weight. Airman Boyne, 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, is from Charlotte. Captain Oltthoff, 336th Fighter Squadron F-15 E Strike Eagle pilot, is from Atlanta. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)

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JHMCS

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Capt. Dan Haley performs an operational check on the new Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System, ensuring there is no air leakage and the air to ground communication works properly Aug. 9, 2010. Pilots prefer the JHMCS helmet to the older model because it enhances their overall situational awareness and allows them to quickly cue the targeting pod. Captain Haley, 336th Fighter Squadron F-15 E Strike Eagle pilot, is from Tully, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Makenzie Lang)

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5 defenders earn recognition for deployment efforts

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Maj. Jim Alves presents Senior Airman Michael Hampton an Air Force Achievement Medal here Aug. 6, 2010. Staff Sgt. Dale Morgan-Jones served as a military working dog handler with the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. He and Kery, his German Sheppard canine partner, served as a deterrent to help suppress a violent riot involving more than 100 Afghanis. He also worked with explosive ordinance personnel to set-up joint training exercises with locally produced explosives to increase canine detection proficiency. Major Alves is the 4th Security Force Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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5 defenders earn recognition for deployment efforts

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Maj. Jim Alves presents Senior Airman Daniel Sholar an Air Force Achievement Medal here Aug. 6, 2010. Airman Sholar deployed to the 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. As a vehicle operator and primary medical liaison, he aided in the delivery of more than 4,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to 200,000 Afghan citizens in 99 villages, bolstering public confidence and aiding in the collection of critical intelligence in Kandahar Province. Major Avles is the 4th Security Force Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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5 defenders earn recognition for deployment efforts

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Maj. Jim Alves presents Senior Airman Michael Hampton an Air Force Achievement Medal here Aug. 6, 2010. Airman Hampton deployed to the 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. In this role, as a turret gunner, he provided over-watch securing the patrol base during joint counterinsurgency operations. He was also selected to train 25 agents and security force members on the M2 .50-caliber machine gun. Major Alves is the 4th Security Force Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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5 defenders earn recognition for deployment efforts

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Maj. Jim Alves presents Senior Airman Dino Legg with his first Air Force Achievement Medal oak leaf cluster here Aug. 6, 2010. Airman Legg deployed to the 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. He provided protection, as a .50 caliber machine gunner, for his team and 10 agents during 115 combat missions stretching more than 3,000 miles. Major Avles is the 4th Security Force Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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5 defenders earn recognition for deployment efforts

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Maj. Jim Alves presents Staff Sgt. Kent Irving with his first Air Force Achievement Medal oak leaf cluster here Aug. 6, 2010. Sergeant Irving recently returned from a deployment to the 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, at Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan. As a vehicle operator and logistics custodian he led his team on more than 115 combat missions, patrolling more than 3,000 miles in areas fraught with roadside bombs and insurgent forces. Major Avles is the 4th Security Force Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airman 1st Class Randy Slaba informs Maj. Gen. William Holland about injuries the physical therapy flight sees related to the Air Force physical training test here Aug. 3, 2010. As of July 1, 2010 all Airmen must take their PT test twice a year. Airman Slaba, 4th Medical Group physical therapy technician, is from North Platte, Neb. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Maj. Gen. William Holland fires a M-240B during a engagement skills trainer demonstration at the 4th Security Forces Squadron here Aug. 3, 2010. After the demo, the general spoke to the Airmen about their deployment experiences and the importance of the training they receive prior to leaving. General Holland is the commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Maj. Gen. William Holland gives a thumbs up after a flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle with Col. Patrick Doherty here Aug. 3, 2010. Upon landing the general?s jet passed through an aircraft hose down and a greeting from the men and women of the 4th Fighter Wing. General William L. Holland is the commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. and Colonel Doherty is the commander, 4th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Maj. Gen. William Holland receives a F-15E Strike Eagle egress briefing from Capt. Timothy Swiechowicz while preparing for a flight with Col. Patrick Doherty here Aug. 3, 2010. Prior to his flight, the general attended a mission brief and stopped by the 335th Fighter Squadron life support for a mask test and flight gear. Captain Swiechowicz, 335th FS pilot, is from Great Falls, Mont. General William Holland is the commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., and Colonel Doherty is the commander, 4th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Tech. Sgt. Clint Haynes tests Maj. Gen. William Holland’s mask for leaks prior to his flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle here Aug. 3, 2010. In addition to his flight with the 335th Fighter Squadron, General Holland also visited Airmen at the 4th Medical Group, 4th Security Forces Squadron, 4th Maintenance Group, the fitness center and the Personnel Deployment Facility. Sergeant Hayes, 335th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, hails from Compton, Calif. General Holland is the commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Tech. Sgt. Clint Haynes tests Maj. Gen. William Holland's mask for leaks prior to his flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle here Aug. 3, 2010. In addition to his flight with the 335th Fighter Squadron, General Holland also visited Airmen at the 4th Medical Group, 4th Security Forces Squadron, 4th Maintenance Group, the fitness center and the Personnel Deployment Facility. Sergeant Haynes, 335th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, hails from Compton, Calif. General Holland is the commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo /Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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9th Air Force Commander's final visit to SJAFB

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Maj. Gen. William Holland listens to an Airman's question at the Personnel Deployment Facility during his visit here, Aug. 3, 2010. The general asked Airmen questions about their quality of life here and then answered their questions. General Holland is the commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo /Senior Airman Gino Reyes)

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4th Operations Group changes command

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Col. Brian Kirkwood accepts command of the 4th Operations Group from Col. Patrick Doherty here July 30, 2010. Colonel Kirkwood is a master navigator with more than 3,400 flight hours including 660 combat hours. Colonel Doherty is the 4th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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Local, international CAP cadets visit 4th FW

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. – Staff Sgt. Thomas Cunningham explains the capabilities of the GBU-12 bomb unit to members of the Civil Air Patrol International Air Cadet Exchange program during a base tour here July 29, 2010. The cadets from Australia and Canada participated in the tour with the Goldsboro CAP Composite Squadron Unit NC 126. Sergeant Cunningham is a 4th Maintenance Group load crew team chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robin Demark)

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4th LRS ... equipping you to deploy

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airman 1st Class Matthew Campbell scribes the date on the inspection tag of an individual first aid kit here July 12, 2010. Although the kits are mailed straight from the manufacturer, they must be inspected to ensure all items are accounted for. Airman Campbell, 4th Medical Support Squadron medical logistic technician, hails from Milford, Del. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)(RELEASED)

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