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A case, just in case...

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tim Hall (left), a Material Management Specialist and Senior Airman Luke Buffington (right), a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic at the 121st Air Refueling Wing, assists in the off-loading of nearly one million water bottles at an Ohio Department of Health warehouse on Aug. 5, 2014. The Airmen were part of a contingent from the Logistic Readiness Squadron who was called to state active duty in order to assist in the relocating of nearly 500 pallets of bottled water for future emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Bill Pierce/Released)

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Critical training

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing and the Rickenbacker Fire Department remove their gear after an exercise during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Aug. 8, 2014. The training, provided by the West Virginia Fire Service Extension, is conducted to prepare 121 ARW and RFD firefighters to appropriately respond to similar real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn)

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Training heats up at the 121st

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing and the Rickenbacker Fire Department simulate putting out an aircraft fire during the Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2014. The training, provided by the West Virginia Fire Service Extension, is conducted to prepare 121 ARW and RFD firefighters to appropriately respond to similar real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn)

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Conquering the flames

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing and the Rickenbacker Fire Department participate in a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2014. The MARE is conducted to prepare 121 ARW and RFD firefighters to appropriately respond to similar real-world events. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn)

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Keeping it brief

Master Sgt. Jeffrey Jones gives a First Sgt. briefing to members of the Ohio Air National Guard at RAF Lakenheath on July 29, 2014. The Ohio Air National Guard has members from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 179th Airlift Wing, and 180th Fighter Wing training with active duty counterparts from their specific career fields working with both RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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Working together

Ohio Air National Guard Master Sgt. Angella Olivier, 121st Air Refueling Wing Medical Squadron, examines urine cultures alongside Mrs. Yadira Encina, Microbiology Supervisor, 48th Fighter Wing Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath on July 14, 2014. The Ohio Air National Guard has members from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 179th Airlift Wing, and 180th Fighter Wing training with active duty counterparts from their specific career fields working with both RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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Vibrant Response

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lisa Smith carries equipment during Joint Exercise Vibrant Response July 22, 2014 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Sgt. Smith is a member of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron assigned to the Fatality Search and Recovery team. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)

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Vibrant Response

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Krystek carries equipment during Joint Exercise Vibrant Response July 22, 2014 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Sgt. Krystek is a member of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron assigned to the Fatality Search and Recovery team. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson)

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Vibrant Response

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sara Ingle dons her gas mask in preparation for performing triage duties during exercise Vibrant Response July 22, 2014 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Staff Sgt. Ingle is part of the CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages Team (CERF-P). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Vibrant Response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sarah Poquette dons her gas mask in preparation for performing triage duties during Joint Exercise Vibrant Response July 22, 2014 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Airman 1st Class Poquette, 121st Air Refueling Wing medical group, is part of the CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages Team. (CERF-P). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Vibrant Response

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Soldiers stand ready to help disaster victims during exercise Vibrant Response July 22, 2014 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Vibrant Response is a major homeland emergency response exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command which involves about 5,500 military and civilian personnel from 28 U.S. states and territories. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Continuing service

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Applewhite, 121st Air Refueling Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Eric Wallace, 121 ARW Command Chief, and Staff Sgt. Jordi Wallace, 121st ARW Civil Engineering Squadron are sworn in by Col. James Jones, 121 ARW commander, during a reenlistment ceremony, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, June 7, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn/Released)

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A painful experience

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Nenadich, 121st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, flushes his face with water after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray during OCC training at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, July 12, 2014. In order for a Security Forces member to be authorized to carry the less than lethal weapon, members must be sprayed with an active agent. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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Taking aim

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Smith, 121st Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, is sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray during training at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, July 12, 2014. In order for a Security Forces member to be authorized to carry OC spray, members must be sprayed with an active agent to get a firsthand understanding of the effects in case they are sprayed by an attacker. (U. S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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Welcome, newcomers!

New recruits representing various squadrons attended their Newcomer’s Orientation at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, July 13, 2014. The recruits were given briefings on several subjects by 121st Airmen including, but not limited to: basic training, tech school, legal and finance. Newcomer’s Orientation takes place each month during drill and consists of men and women who have enlisted since the previous month’s drill. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn/Released)

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Congrats, chief!

Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Gibbs receives her stripes at her pinning ceremony with her family at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, July 8, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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A proud display

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing raised the U.S. flag during the national anthem before the Red, White, and BOOM fireworks display in Columbus, Ohio, July 3, 2014. This is the 19th year the 121 ARW has taken part in this ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Moving on up

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nolan Garrett is sworn in by Lt. Col. William Roach at his promotion ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, June 26, 2014. (Ohio Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Airmen and civilians honored

The 121st Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard posts the colors during a Wing Formation at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, June 8, 2014. Many 121 ARW members received recognition and various awards during the ceremony held during June Unit Training Assembly. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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With honor and precision

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing receive recognition and various awards during a Wing Formation at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, June 8, 2014. Guests included: Maj. Gen. Mark Bartman, assistant adjutant general for air and State Command Chief Master Sgt. Philip Smith. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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