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General Edward Rice Jr.
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They come from different backgrounds and with different experiences. And while they share a common mission, they are anything but common. These are the stories of American Airmen who make up the U.S. Air Force.
One of 18 children, Capt Petra Holloway grew up in a two-bedroom trailer and worked as a...
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Upon graduation from the United States Air Force Academy, Col Drew entered the U.S. Air Force...
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A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Lt Col Malachowski has flown the F-15E...
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After her father retired from the Air Force when she was just a teen, Gen Vautrinot and...
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Capt Aquino is a first-generation American born in Omaha, NE, after his parents fled...
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Born a U.S. citizen and raised in Mexico, Lt Col Ferraro's love affair with flying began...
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Col Tucker received her commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps...
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Chief Williams entered the Air Force in 1983 and completed technical training as an Inventory...
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When he was nine years old, MSgt Cervantes and his family moved from Houston TX, to Bakersfield,...
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Growing up Gen McDew watched his father put on his Air Force uniform every day. The impression...
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Early on in life, MSgt Horton chose to pursue purpose over money and fame, so following...
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Born to teenage parents and raised in part by her grandmother, Capt Russell became the...
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Raised by a single parent in Baltimore, MD, Gen Stewart entered the Air Force in 1981...
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Chaplain Schechter grew up in New York City where she attended the popular "Fame" High...
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