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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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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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Welcome, Newcomers!

New recruits representing various squadrons attended their Newcomer’s Orientation at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, June 7, 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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A close call

U.S. Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Edward Taylor, 121st Air Refueling Wing, watches as Staff Sgt. Joshua Sparks, 121st Maintenance Squadron, slides into 3rd base at the Wing Recycling Committee’s annual kickball tournament, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 1, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Batter up!

U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Richard Gay, IG Superintendent, 121st Air Refueling Wing, kicks the ball at the Wing Recycling Committee’s annual kickball tournament, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 1, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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The jaws of life

U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. William Bleakley, firefighter, 121st Air Refueling Wing, observes as Col. James Jones, commander, tries out the jaws of life, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 3, 2014. Col. Jones suited up in firefighters’ gear and performed activities as part of a firefighting familiarization exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Branson/Released)

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Participants receive the 4-1-1 on mass fatality exercise

Lee Foster, Senior Consultant, Armada Ltd., briefs the participants on the day’s events at the 2014 Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Mass Fatality Full-Scale Exercise, National Center for Medical Readiness, Fairborn, Ohio, Apr. 17, 2014. The joint exercise consisted of several local, state, and federal agencies and organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ohio Army/Air National Guard, and several surrounding county coroners’ offices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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FSRT members participate in mass fatality exercise

U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Matheny, Airman 1st Class Jaron Ross and Airman 1st Class Jacob Sturges, 121st Air Refueling Wing Force Support Squadron, simulate collecting human remains at the 2014 Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management Mass Fatality Full-Scale Exercise, National Center for Medical Readiness, Fairborn, Ohio, Apr. 17, 2014. The joint exercise consisted of several local, state, and federal agencies and organizations, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ohio Army/Air National Guard, and several surrounding county coroners’ offices. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn/Released)

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121st Newcomers

New recruits of the 121st Air Refueling Wing attended their Newcomer’s Orientation at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 6, 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. On average, the 121st ARW recruit 10-15 new members each month. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wintgens/Released)

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Coffee, anyone?

Members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing volunteer at the Company Grade Officers Committee Breakfast Drive-Thru fundraiser at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 6, 2014. Over $1,200 was collected during the early morning hours. The funds raised will significantly contribute to our very own Airmen and their families in need. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn/Released)

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Ready for customers

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Robinson, 1st Lt. Michael Dinwiddie and Capt. Thomas Whiteman (left to right), share a laugh while volunteering at the Company Grade Officers Committee Breakfast Drive-Thru fundraiser at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 6, 2014. Over $1,200 was collected during the early morning hours. The funds raised will significantly contribute to our very own Airmen and their families in need. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Wendy Kuhn/Released)

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