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Commander, 3rd Fleet, meets the MQ-9

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael E. Boyle, Commander, 3rd Fleet, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Muller, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 MQ-9 detachment mission commander, shake hands as Boyle departs the MQ-9 operations center during RIMPAC, July 29, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Commander, 3rd Fleet, meets the MQ-9

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Terrelle Thomas, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, explains general MQ-9 Reaper specifications and maintenance procedures to U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael E. Boyle, Commander, 3rd Fleet, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 29, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Commander, 3rd Fleet, meets the MQ-9

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Muller, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 MQ-9 detachment mission commander, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Terrelle Thomas, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, explain general MQ-9 Reaper specifications and maintenance procedures to U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael E. Boyle, Commander, 3rd Fleet, during RIMPAC, July 29, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Col. Justin B. Spears, 49th Wing commander, gives his first speech to the Fightin’ 49ers during a change of command ceremony, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Spears was previously the commander of the 14th Operations Group at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, before assuming his new role as the commander of the 49th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Senior Airman William Watson, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, unveils the name of Col. Justin B. Spears, 49th Wing commander, name on the 49th Wing MQ-9 Reaper flagship, during a change of command ceremony, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Holloman is the premier training base for F-16 Viper and MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Senior Airman Tristen Estrada, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, unveils the name of Col. Justin B. Spears, 49th Wing commander, on the 49th Wing F-16 Viper flagship, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Traditionally, the 49th Wing flagship bears the name of the current Wing Commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, provides remarks during the 49th Wing change of command ceremony June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Col. Ryan P. Keeney relinquished command of the wing to Col. Justin B. Spears after two years of leading the U.S. Air Force’s premier F-16 Viper and MQ-9 Reaper aircrew training base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Col. Justin B. Spears accepts command of the 49th Wing from Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Spears previously served as the commander of the 14th Operations Group at Columbus AFB, Mississippi, before assuming his new role at Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Col. Ryan P. Keeney relinquishes command of the 49th Wing to Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, during a change of command ceremony, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Keeney ended his tenure as commander after two years of leading the Fightin’ 49ers of the 49th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Members of Team Holloman and local community members gather for the 49th Wing change of command ceremony, June 17, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Command of the 49th Wing was transferred from Col. Ryan P. Keeney to Col. Justin B. Spears. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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50 years of excellence at BEAR base

Airmen and civilians from the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources base celebrate its 50-year anniversary, May 5, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. BEAR base is responsible for providing flexible and responsive resources and expertise to support the Nation's priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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50 years of excellence at BEAR base

Retired Col. Charles Hartman speaks at the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resource base 50-year anniversary celebration, May 5, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Hartman, who was the first BEAR Base commander in 1972, was the keynote speaker for this event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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50 years of excellence at BEAR base

A bear figurine representing the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resource base stands on a guests table, May 5, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Airman and civilians from BEAR Base celebrated 50 years of providing mission-ready equipment for global power and reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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50 years of excellence at BEAR base

Retired Col. Charles Hartman speaks with Col. Ryan Keeney, the 49th Wing commander, at the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources base 50-year anniversary celebration, May 5, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. In 1972, Hartman began his tenure as the first commander for the 4449th Mobility Support Squadron, which has since been re-designated as BEAR base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Holloman honors African American History Month

Staff Sgt. Erik Holloman, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of execution support, poses for a portrait Feb. 11, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Holloman helps create detailed maps of different areas on base as well as conducting land surveys. This month is very important for Holloman and he believes it should be important to all Americans, “If it weren’t for the influence and innovation from African Americans America wouldn’t be where it is today.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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Holloman honors African American History Month

Senior Airman Erasto Brown, 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron water and fuels systems journeyman, poses for a portrait Feb. 10, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Brown conducts classes on building and maintaining large structures, self-aid and buddy care (SABC) and CPR. For Brown, African-American History Month is a celebration of progress, as well as paying homage to those who fought for equality, “It’s about learning about those people who came before me because they got me to this point.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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Holloman honors African American History Month

Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Gandy, 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron contingency trainer, poses for a portrait Feb. 10, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. As a contingency trainer, Gandy serves as the facilitator in training others on how to build, maintain and demolish shelters for the U.S. Air Force’s only Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Base. Gandy sites diversity as a key player in getting the mission accomplished, “Diversity is the backbone of the Air Force. Without diversity, we’re stagnant.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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Holloman honors African American History Month

Evet Jones, 49th Civil Engineer realty specialist, poses for a portrait Feb. 10, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Jones’s main duties include maintaining data on various facilities at Holloman as well as six geographically separated units. For Jones, she believes that diversity is about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)
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49th MXG's First F-16 Flagship

Col. Tom Preston, 49th Maintenance Group commander, talks with 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen after painting the new 49th MXG flagship, Dec. 9, 2021, on Holloman Air Force base, New Mexico. This flagship will be one of five located on Holloman Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrian Salazar)
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49th MXG's First F-16 Flagship

Col. Tom Preston, 49th Maintenance Group commander, paints stencil locations on a F-16 Viper, Dec. 9, 2021, on Holloman Air Force base, New Mexico. The project started with a design contest in April 2021, before being assigned to the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron to adjust the design and finish painting the tail flash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adrian Salazar)
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