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                    Senior Airman Devante Williams  Emerald Knights watch a burning piano during the 308th Fighter Squadron inactivation party June 12 at Luke Air Force Base.
                                                    The 308th FS and aircraft maintenance unit have packed up and are transitioning to the 314th FS standing up in July at Hollo-
         SUMMER SAFETY                              man Air Force Base, New Mexico. They will be the second F-16 Fighting Falcon unit at Holloman.

                                       See Page 12  Emerald Knights go out with bang

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