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Miles to go befor she sleeps

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --Second Lt. Karissa Goodrich runs the 2008 U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 20. Lieutenant Goodrich took top honors among military females and in the 20-24-year-old female category in the full marathon with a time of 3:12:47. Courtesy photo

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Air show

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --Captain Mike Reilly, Pilot with the F-15 Demo Team out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida signs autographs for waiting fans after performing at the Airpower Over The Midwest Air Show at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, September 20, 2008. Capt. Reilly's act was just one of many put on for the 140,000 people in attendance at the two day air show. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Wesley Farnsworth)

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Air show

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --Lieutenant Colonel Greg Thomas, Commander/Lead of the 3600th Air Demonstration Team also known as the "Thunderbirds" swears in Senior Master Sergeant Jose Padilla (left), 18th Air Force, Superintendent of Executive Services, Staff Sergeant James Costanzo (middle), 375th Communication Groups, Unit Deployment Manager, and Staff Sergeant David Cook (right), 375th Aero Medical Squadron, Technician, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, September 19th, 2008. Lt. Col. Thomas was at Scott AFB to perform during the Airpower Over The Midwest Air Show being held September 20 and 21, 2008 at the base. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Wesley Farnsworth)

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PARKING IS THAT WAY

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Airman 1st Class Michael Staley, 375th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics acquisition purchaser, directs Airpower Over the Midwest airshow attendees to parking spots. Several Airmen volunteered to make the airshow run as smooth as possible.(US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Woodward)

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DIRECTING TRAFFIC

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael Fincher, U.S.TRANSCOM force protection, directs traffic during the Airpower Over the Midwest airshow. Controlling the flow and direction of traffic was a vital factor in maintaining security and accountability for both visitors and employees at Scott. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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IT'S A DIRTY JOB, BUT...

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Ethan Greeno, manager of the family owned Ameri-Can waste disposal company, uses a suction unit to empty waste from one of the several poly portables on the flightline during the Airpower Over the Midwest airshow. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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FUTURE THUNDERBIRDS?

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Staff Sgt. Jason Wildman, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds recruiter, poses for a photo with two children during the Airpower Over the Midwest show. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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PEOPLE MOVER

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Several Airmen from Scott volunteered to drive shuttle buses to and from the flightline during the Airpower Over the Midwest airshow. Having the Airmen drive shuttles was an effective way of reducing traffic jams on base and provided convenience to the thousands of visitors. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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SOMEBODY HAS TO DO IT

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Aspen Waste Systems employee Richard Quirin empties out a garbage can during the Airpower Over the Midwest airshow. Timely waste disposal was a critical factor in keeping the flightline clear of debris and greatly reduced post-airshow clean-up time. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- About 60 seniors and special needs adults were treated to a special performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird last Friday. The 375th Airlift Wing and the Southwestern Illinois College office of Programs and Services for Older Persons facilitated the visit. Participants included residents of Shiloh, Collinsville, New Athens, Cahokia, Belleville, O'Fallon and other neighboring communities. (US Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michelle Larche)

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Scott Airman helps run Afghan medical clinic

Staff Sgt. Pauline Hoyla transports local Afghans from the main gate to the hospital at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan. (US Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Martinez)

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Leading from the front

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Barron, Air Mobility Command command chief, Tech. Sgt. Russell Grodecki, AMC headquarters Mission Capability Reporting and Analysis NCOIC, Gen. Arthur Lichte, AMC commander, Chief Master Sgt. Richard Catahay, AMC headquarters command aerospace medical service functional manager, Maj. Tammy Pokorney, Homeland Security Plans and Programs chief and Brig. Gen. Douglas Robb, AMC command surgeon stand in front of the Craig Joint Theater Hospital Remembrance Wall in Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan during General Lichte’s visit to the Area of Responsibility to observe the impact of the AMC. Courtesy photo

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Airshow pilot returns home

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Captain Sam Joplin sits in his F-15C during the Air Show. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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Scott personnel join in POW/MIA rememberance

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Veterans, former prisoners or war and current servicemembers salute as the Korean War Veterans Association post the colors at the 17th annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Ceremony hosted by the Scott POW/MIA Council Saturday at Freedom Farm in Freeburg, Ill. Several people gathered to honor servicemembers currently at war and those who did not return. After the ceremony, participants were invited to a barbeque. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Woodward)

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Thunderbird performance, message is team effort

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Two USAF Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform last minute maintenance and inspections to Thunderbird One on the flightline at Scott Air Force Base last week. (US Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jonathan Lovelady)

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Chaplain delivers ministry in air

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Chaplain Fussell, 375th Airlift Wing chaplain, speaks to a patient onboard a C-130 from Pope Air Force Base, N.C. Sept. 10, as the crew departs from Scott to take the patient home. Chaplain Fussell flies on the plane to aid in the spiritual healing of the patients, as well as, the air and medical crews. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Woodward)

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DREAM VACATION WINNERS

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Maj. Tim Sites (right), 375th Services Commander and Ashleigh Deatherage (right front), Scott Credit Union Community Relations supervisor, present Amy Hill (left) and her husband Master Sgt. Kevin Hill (center), Air Mobility Command Inspector General, with a $3,000 check Sept. 11th. The Hill Family won the Match Up $3,000 Dream Vacation sponsored by Scott Credit Union. No federal endorsement of sponsor intended. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Wesley Farnsworth)

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HAVE A BALL

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- JTF Scott members dance the Cha Cha Silde at the 61st annual Air Force Ball. The ball, themed “Berlin Airlift” was held at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark from 6-11 p.m. to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday. During the ball guest chose from a steak or chicken dinner, listened to a speech from key speaker, Lt. Gen. Rusty Findley, Air Mobility Command vice commander and finished the night with dancing. Attendees socialized with one another while remembering servicemembers who sacrificed their lives for freedom or were deployed. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Woodward)

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Mobility Majors get Master's degrees

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Pictured above, the first Air Force Fellows Joint Mobility Intern Program graduates: Maj. Donald Kirkland, Maj. David Owens and Maj. Brett Sowell are pictured with Lt. Gen. Vern “Rusty” Findley (far left), Air Mobility Command vice commander, and Lt. Gen Allen Peck (far right), Air University commander. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Wesley Farnsworth)

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Scott chapel aids in creating better marriages

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Staff Sgt. Troy Pryor, 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center air transportation craftsman, and his wife Nikki Pryor, Air Mobility Command headquarters air operations specialist, discuss building a strong marriage team with Ch. (Capt.) Nealy Brown, 375th Airlift Wing Reserve chaplain at the first session of the marriage enrichment program held Sept. 11 at the Our Lady of Snows Shrine in Belleville. (US Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Kelly-Woodward)

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