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Jim Kunkle, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, receives a flag from Col. Andrew Malousek, 155th Air Refueling Wing vice wing commander, Sept. 21, 2024, during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California. The flag was flown aboard the KC-135 and a California Air National Guard F-15 from an air refueling mission Kunkle took part of April 23, 2023. Kunkle served as a fighter pilot during WWII and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Last Man Standing: 155th ARW Honors WWII Pilot with Heritage Jet at Central Coast AirFes

Jim Kunkle, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, poses outside, Sept. 21, 2024, during the Central Coast AirFest at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California. The 155th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135 had heritage paint scheme honoring Kunkle, replicating the P-38 he flew in WWII. Kunkle served as a fighter pilot during WWII and flew P-38 and P-57 aircraft. Kunkle received the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging 20 German aircraft and downing two of them. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Civic Leaders

Civic leaders pose by a KC-135R Stratotanker, September 5, 2024, during a civic leader flight at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. This was an opportunity for the civic leaders to view the 155th Air Refueling Wing refuel inflight and develop a better understanding of their missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Go Big Red

Airman 1st Class Carter Bousquet, maintainer with the 155th Air Refueling Wing, smiles at the crowd in Memorial Stadium during the aircrew recognition for the University of Nebraska Lincoln football game, Aug. 31, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The flyover occurred on the Husker football team's opening home game against University of Texas at El Paso. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Game Day

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 155th Air Refueling Wing flies over Memorial Stadium during the national anthem for the University of Nebraska Lincoln football game, Aug. 31, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The flyover occurred on the Husker football team's opening home game against University of Texas at El Paso. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Ready for flyover

Senior Airman Mitch Albrecht, boom operator with the 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, prepares for the flyover of Memorial Stadium during the national anthem for the University of Nebraska Lincoln football game, Aug. 31, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The flyover occurred on the Husker football team's opening home game against University of Texas at El Paso. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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ESGR Award

Kara Saldierna, Director of Special Education with Omaha Public Schools, accepts the Patriot Award, Aug. 1, 2024, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognition meeting at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. Carrie Baden, wife of Senior Master Sgt. Mark Baden, with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, nominated Saldierna for providing support to her while her husband was activated on orders. The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Hugging mom

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing greet families after returning from deployment, July 28, 2024, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Airmen were deployed to Guam to support overseas operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Phil Cowen)

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Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing greet families after returning from deployment, July 27, 2024, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Airmen were deployed to Guam to support overseas operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Painting Stripes

155th Air Refueling Wing maintainers paint a KC-135R Stratotanker, July 23, 2024, during a heritage paint scheme project at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The scheme will feature black and white "Invasion Stripes," the European Theater of Operations fuselage code "9D A," and a white square for squadron identification, paying tribute to the 401st Fighter Squadron of the 370th Fighter Group from World War II. After the war, the 401st became the 173rd Fighter Squadron and later transitioned to the 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, part of the 155th Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Working in the rain

The 155th Civil Engineer Squadron, Nebraska Air National Guard,drills into concrete, July 11, 2024, during Deployment for Training at Yokota Air Base, Japan. DFT provides training over a set period of time and presents a series of valuable opportunities and challenges. The Airmen are expanding the ramp to increase its capacity and to accommodate 10 C-130J Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Land Navigation

Airmen with the 155th Air Refueling Wing practice reading equipment and honing field skills, July 11, 2024, during land navigation training at Tama Hills Recreation Center, Yokota, Japan. Emergency managers practice land navigation for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear situations and to improve their plotting capabilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Cement pour

The 155th Civil Engineer Squadron, Nebraska Air National Guard, pour concrete, July 10, 2024, during Deployment for Training at Yokota Air Base, Japan. DFT provides training over a set period of time and presents a series of valuable opportunities and challenges. The Airmen are expanding the ramp to increase its capacity and to accommodate 10 C-130J Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Training together

Firefighters with the 155th Air Refueling Wing fire department, participate in hazardous materials training with Japanese nationals firefighters from the Yokota Air Force Base fire department, July 10, 2024, during Deployment for Training at Yokota Air Base, Japan. DFT provides training over a set period of time and presents a series of valuable opportunities and challenges. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Hosting Congressional Delegates at showcase event

The Nebraska National Guard hosts a showcase event highlighting their mission for five Nebraska Congressional Delegates and members of their staff, and several other state and local public service members, July 2, 2024, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. The delegates learned about the mission and brief history of the Nebraska national guard to gain a better understanding of future needs and challenges facing of the Nebraska military department.(U.S. Air National Guard photos by Master Sgt. R. Denise Mommens)

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Fire water guns at dad

Lt. Col. John Sciuto, celebrates with family and friends, July 2, 2024, during a fini-flight at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sciuto served for 21 years and had 3,345 hours in the sky. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Mission Engagement

Airmen from the 155th Medical Group receive a tour of a KC-135R Stratotanker, June 22, 2024, during an mission engagement tour at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mission engagements build relationships across different units, which open up new opportunities for growth and collaboration (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Enlisted Development Course

Brian Hershey, co-owner of Hershey Holistic Health, talks about personal wellness with Airmen, June 21, 2024, during an enlisted development course at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Airmanship, followership, interview concepts and personal wellness were all topics included throughout the day. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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ESGR Awards

COL Brian Kane, Nebraska senior state chaplain, accepts the Pro Patria Award from Maj. Gen. Craig Strong, the Nebraska Adjutant General, June 18, 2024, during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recognition luncheon at Venue Restaurant and Lounge in Lincoln, Nebraska. Capt. Michael Zimmer, Nebraska Air National Guard chaplain, nominated the Catholic Diocese of Lincoln for supporting military obiligations. The Pro Patria Award is presented annually in Nebraska to three employers (Large (500+), Small (under 500), and Public Sector) who have demonstrated the greatest support to Guard and Reserve employees through their leadership and practices, including adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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Deployers Return

Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing greet base personnel after returning from deployment, June 14, 2024, at the National Guard air base in Lincoln, Nebraska. Airmen were deployed to Guam to support overseas operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander D. Schriner)

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