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Security Forces ready

Tech Sgt. Anthony Ray, with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, poses in his security forces gear on Dec. 8, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. Ray has trained in martial arts for over 42 years and is the owner of Nebraska Academy of Martial Arts located in Omaha, Neb. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Strike a pose

Tech Sgt. Anthony Ray, with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, stands in the upset ridge hand block position on Dec. 8, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. Ray has trained in martial arts for over 42 years and is the owner of Nebraska Academy of Martial Arts located in Omaha, Neb. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Lead the way

Lt. Col. Randal Douglas, 155th Air Refueling Wing pilot, follows the flight pattern of two KC-135R Stratotankers in front, Dec 1, 2022, during a minimum interval takeoff near Lincoln, Neb. The aircraft perform an elephant walk to the runway and then takeoff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Briefing Time

Flight crew from the 155th Air Refueling Wing listen to a briefing, Dec 1, 2022, during preparation for a minimum interval takeoff in Lincoln, Neb. The aircraft perform an elephant walk to the runway and then takeoff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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World record ax throw

Jesse Rood, firefighter with the Nebraska Air Guard Fire Department, poses in front of a fire engine, Nov. 23, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. Rood broke the ax-throwing world record in July at the opening ceremonies of the 38th annual Cornhusker State Games and was recently issued a certificate from Guinness World Records. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Time for Winter Visit

Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, pilot for the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, exits the F/A-18 Super Hornet, Nov. 21, 2022, during their winter visit in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Blue Angels to talk about operational procedures for the Guardians of Freedom Airshow in 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Blue Angels Winter Visit

Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught, pilot for the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, exits the F/A-18 Super Hornet, Nov. 21, 2022, during their winter visit in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Blue Angels to talk about operational procedures for the Guardians of Freedom Airshow in 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Tow into Hangar

A F/A-18 Super Hornet parks inside the fuel barn hangar at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Nov. 21, 2022, during a Blue Angels winter visit in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th Air Refueling Wing hosted the Blue Angels to talk about operational procedures for the Guardians of Freedom Airshow in 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Alert Launch

A KC-135R Stratotanker with the 155th Air Refueling Wing performs mission-essential tasks Nov. 6, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. The jets get into the air by well-considered planning, expertly trained personnel, so that they have the ability to respond to the nation’s needs at a moments notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise

A KC-135R Stratotanker with the 155th Air Refueling Wing performs mission-essential tasks Nov. 6, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. The jets get into the air by well-considered planning, expertly trained personnel, so that they have the ability to respond to the nation’s needs at a moments notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Cashless DFAC system

Master Sgt. Shawn Patsios, 155th Air Refueling Wing religious affairs, senior enlisted officer in charge, scans in for lunch Nov. 5, 2022, during drill in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th ARW implemented a cashless DFAC making the lunch process more efficient for members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Purple Unity Day

Members from the 155th Air Refueling Wing participate in “Purple Unity Day" by wearing purple and jeans to show support for domestic abuse survivors Oct. 26, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, where military personnel respect, support and defend victims of domestic abuse. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Production Assessment Team

Production Assessment Team subject matter expert Col. Josh Hendrix presents his outbrief to Airmen at the 155th Air Refueling Wing on Oct. 21, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. The assessment was conducted on-site between the National Guard Bureau and the 155th ARW with the purpose of identifying opportunities for increased effectiveness and resource management practices that impact the Air National Guard’s overall aircraft availability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Open Hangar Recruiting Event

Local high school students visit tables at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Oct. 19, 2022, during an open hangar recruiting event in Lincoln, Neb. Students from 31 local high schools came to the 155th ARW where nine colleges/universities, two civilian employers present and the Nebraska Air National Guard showcased the 45 jobs they had to offer. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Reporting Live

Local high school students visit tables at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Oct. 19, 2022, during an open hangar recruiting event in Lincoln, Neb. Students from 31 local high schools came to the 155th ARW where nine colleges/universities, two civilian employers present and the Nebraska Air National Guard showcased the 45 jobs they had to offer. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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EOD Simulator

Local high school students visit tables at the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Oct. 19, 2022, during an open hangar recruiting event in Lincoln, Neb. Students from 31 local high schools came to the 155th ARW where nine colleges/universities, two civilian employers present and the Nebraska Air National Guard showcased the 45 jobs they had to offer. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Sharing Laughs

Col. John Williams, 155th Air Refueling Wing commander, talks to the Production Assessment Team, Oct. 18, 2022, during their in-brief in Lincoln, Neb. The assessment was conducted on-site between the National Guard Bureau and the 155th ARW with the purpose of identifying opportunities for increased effectiveness and resource management practices that impact the Air National Guard’s overall aircraft availability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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New stands makes

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing work on their new stands, Oct. 12, 2022 in Lincoln, Neb. The 155th ARW received stands that cost $1.3M and was funded through National Guard Bureau and NATO Supply and Procurement Agency (NSPA). (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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KC-135 Stratotanker and Aircrew interact at NATO Days

Aircrew members from the Nebraska Air National Guard have their photos taken with the public near the KC-135 Stratotanker engine, Sept 17, 2022, during the NATO Days in Ostrava, Czech Republic. NATO Days is a 2-day, regional public presentation of the Czech Republic Army, Air Force, first responders and security services. Czech Republic and NATO Allies started the NATO Days concept 22 years ago and it has evolved into the largest security show in Europe, in order to build connections between people, countries and the continent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. R. Denise Mommens)

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Here to help

Master Sgt. Adam Krotz, 155th Air Refueling Wing boom operator, refueling F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air base, Italy, in a KC-135R Stratotanker, Sept. 7, 2022, during Ample Strike. Air Guardsmen and Reserve Citizen Airmen provide critical support through the USAFE-AFRICA area of operations by deploying to and interacting with a variety of nations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. R. Denise Mommens)

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