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In 2023 the fighting 49 ers and team

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Holloman showed how we excel at

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building combat air crew and leading

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and developing airmen through multiple

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historic feats .

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In March , the 49th Wing hosted the

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first ever 19th air force commanders

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call and fly in . We then held an

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elephant walk in April demonstrating

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the incredible air power generated by

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the fighting . 49 ers in September ,

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we renamed a primary street on base to

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honor former 49th fighter wing

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commander and 21st chief of staff ,

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retired general David L Gold fame .

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We opened our base to the public with

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large scale events like community

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connections day where we had airmen and

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civilians learn what activities are

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available on base and in the community

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and enjoy a free rock fest concert

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ending the year in December . We had

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the inaugural Ace of Races marathon

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where we hosted 618 participants from

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over 30 states .

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Of course , we couldn't have

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accomplished any of this without the

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support of our friends and partners in

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the local community . We thank you for

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your generous contributions and

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engagement . We'll see you in

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2024 for another year of air power .