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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Barron Horn poses for a family photo with his children, Colton and Bella Horn, during the 186th Air Refueling Wing annual Family Day celebration on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Dec. 6, 2014. Family Day is one of the ways that show service members and their families how much they mean to the unit and mission.. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released).

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186th ARW Family Day

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawrence Pace, who is with the 186th Personnel Squadron, lends a helping hand to children at the Santa’s Fishing Hole game during the 186th Air Refueling Wing annual Family Day celebration on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Dec. 6, 2014. Airmen and their families enjoyed a variety of games and food at the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Maj. Gen. Collins delivers the aircraft launch

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ross Goodin, deputy commander of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron, holds the microphone for Maj. Gen. Augustus Collins, the Adjutant General for Mississippi, as he delivers the aircraft launch command with special guest, U.S. Air Force retired, Brig. Gen. Sam Forbert during the base's 75th anniversary ceremony held on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Sept. 6, 2014. The launching of the aircraft commemorated the founding of Key Field's original 153rd Observation Squadron in 1939. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Col. Nabors and Brig. Gen. Forbert salute

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Nabors, commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, salutes U.S. Air Force retired, Brig. Gen. Sam Forbert, after presenting him with a coin during the base's 75th anniversary ceremony held on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Sept. 6, 2014. Forbert, who was the wing commander from 1970 - 1978, was a special guest at the ceremony held to recognize the founding of the 153rd Observation Squadron in 1939. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Newcomer's Briefing

U.S. Air Force Chaplain Capt. Stacy Pickering speaks to airmen during the Newcomer's Briefing on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Aug. 2, 2014. The Newcomer's Briefing was held for airmen who enlisted after May 2013 to educate them on benefits, safety, and rights and responsibilities as members of the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Combat Survival Skills Training

From the left, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Thomas Duncan, Capt. Benjamin Candebat, and Capt. Ronald Hargrave, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Mississippi Air National Guard await a rescue vehicle at the end of a land navigation exercise during Combat Survival Skills Training on the Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., June 26, 2014. Duncan, Candebat, and Ronald are Aircrew members and participated in the annual training course to refresh survival skills used during combat. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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The winning softball team at Keesler Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Nabors, commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Mississippi Air National Guard and Maj. Charles Schellbach, acting commander for annual training at Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center, stand with the winning softball team at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss., June 21, 2014. Airmen participated in the annual tournament in order to raise money for the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Sabrina Dalton/Released)

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Firing the M249, 5.56mm Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

U. S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sabrina Dalton, 186th Air Refueling Wing, Public Affairs Officer, receives instructions from Master Sgt. Chad Johnson, 186th Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM), about firing the M249, 5.56mm Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), as Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Rawson observes on the firing range of the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (CSJFTC), Hattiesburg, Miss., June 24, 2014. Dalton, Johnson and Rawson participated in annual training for the Mississippi Air National Guard, 186th Air Refueling Wing. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard L. Smith/Released)

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PERSCO training class conducted during annual training for the 186th Air Refueling Wing

U. S. Airmen with the Personnel Support of Contingency Operations (PERSCO) team of the 186th Forces Support Squadron, Mississippi Air National Guard stand at parade rest on the Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Gulfport, Miss., June 26, 2014. The Airmen were students in the PERSCO training class conducted during annual training at CRTC. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard L. Smith/Released)

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CATM weapons qualification training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Plamondon, Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Combat Arms and Maintenance Trainer (CATM) with the 186th Air Refueling Wing, instructs Airman 1st Class Lucas Aycox on targets to shoot on the firing range of Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (CSJFTC), Hattiesburg, Miss., June 23, 2014. The Airmen were qualifying with the M203 grenade launcher at annual weapons qualification training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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CBRNE Survival Skills Training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mathew Eaves supervises fellow airmen as they transition from Mopp 2 to Mopp 4 during CBRNE survival skills training on the Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., June 18, 2014. Eaves instructed airmen on the proper use and wear of the chemical suit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Unit members participated in an incentive flight

Members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing stand on the air stairs of a U. S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft on the Trent Lott Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Miss., June 17, 2014. Members participated in an incentive flight aboard the KC-135 during annual training. From top, U. S. Air Force Lt. Col David Allen, Airman Joshua McPherson, Maj. Dennis Debar, Airman David Meek, Airman Joshua Jones, Airman Shandorean Jones, Capt. Allison Doyle, Staff Sgt. Jessica Ferrell, Staff Sgt. Morgan Davis, and Airman Patrick Embrey. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard L. Smith/Released)

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Unit members participated in an incentive flight

186th Air Refueling Wing members stand on the air stairs of a U. S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at the Trent Lott Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC), Gulfport, Miss., June 17, 2014. Members participated in an incentive flight aboard the KC-135 during annual training. From top, U. S. Air Force Maj. Curtis Shaffer, Airman Miranda Williams, Master Sgt. Douglas Grice, Airman Stevie Keeton, Capt. Crystal Harris, Staff Sgt. Joshua Shultz, Master Sgt. Scottie Neal, Airman Santana Page-Drake, and Airman Mark Gregory. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard L. Smith/Released)

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Anderson is promoted

U. S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lee Anderson stands at attention as Col. Mike Nabors, commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, and Airman Tatum Barrier apply rank insignia at the Trent Lott Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Miss., June 16, 2014. Anderson was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sgt. during commander’s call at the wing’s annual training. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard L. Smith/Released)

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Col. Strickland Retirement

U.S. Air Force Col. Uriel Strickland, left, is presented with the 186th Air Refueling Wing plaque by Col. David Kennard during his retirement at Key Field Air National Guard Base, June 8, 2014. Strickland retired from the 286th Air Operations Group with more than 20 years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Lt. Col. Gaddis flag presentation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Gaddis presents his three children, Charlie, Thomas, and Susanna with flags during his retirement ceremony at Key Field Air National Guard Base, May 17, 2014. Gaddis retired from the 153rd Air Refueling Squadron after more than 20 years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Lt. Col. Gaddis Retirement

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bryce Butler, left, presents Lt. Col. Richard Gaddis with 186th Air Refueling Wing plaque on Key Field Air National Guard base, May 17, 2014. Gaddis was a member of the 153rd Air Refueling Squadron and retired after 20+ years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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Assumption of Responsibility ceremony for the incoming Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 186th Air Refueling Wing

U. S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Charles W. Smith, incoming Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, 186th Air Refueling Wing, speaks to wing members, distinguished guests, and family members on Key Field Air National Guard Base, April 6, 2014. Smith expressed his gratitude for selection and spoke about his responsibilities as Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 186th ARW. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard L. Smith/Released)

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Key Field ANGB; 186th Air Refueling Wing; Mississippi; Meridian; National Guard; Security Forces

Approximately 25 members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, Security Forces Squadron are welcomed home by family and friends at the Jackson-Evers International Airport, March 20, 2014, after a seven-month deployment to Southwest Asia.(U. S. Air National Guard photo by SMSgt Richard Davis/Released)

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186 ARW, Change of Command, Key Field

Lt. Col. Brit Watson receives the unit flag from Col. Craig Ziemba, commander of the 186th Operations Group on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, MS, March 1, 2014 during the change of command ceremony. Watson assumes command of the 153rd Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jessica Fielder/Released)

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