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as today’s missions showcased the the vision for the program come to students coming through the 1$,+0)HVWLYDOLVDPWRSP7KXUVGD\LQWKHEDVHWKHDWHU
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instructor on the headset. In ad- training phase on Sept. 21, which When the Italian pilots return
dition, the maintenance team was involved approximately 90 days of home they will be equipped to U.S. Air Force Academy representatives will be at Luke Air
FRPSULVHGRI/RFNKHHG0DUWLQFRQ- classroom and simulator instruction help develop the training pro- Force Base at 1 p.m. Tuesday. To learn about the opportunity to
tractors and an Australian mainte- under the supervision of the 56th grams of their own air forces and commission as a second lieutenant through Leaders Encourag-
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stepping to the jet. WLRQRIJOREDO)SLORWV Airman Leadership School Auditorium. The event is open to all
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to make this program a reality and at Club Five Six. This year’s theme is “Peace on Earth,” and
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Australian. Dec. 24. Organizations on base can raise funds by wrapping gifts at
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