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Homecoming

Maj. Kevin Cruikshank, a pilot with the 4th Fighter Squadron, holds his son for the first time at the unit's homecoming Jan.8. The 4th FS deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq in August and flew approximately 1,800 missions in support of ground forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex Lloyd)

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Homecoming

A 388th Fighter Wing Airman is greeted by a loved one at the 4th Fighter Squadron homecoming Jan. 8. The wing's 4th Fighter Squadron deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq in August and flew approximately 1,800 missions in support of ground forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex Lloyd)

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Homecoming

Over 300 Airmen from the 4th Fighter Squadron returned home Jan. 8 to family and friends gathered on the wing ramp. The unit deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq in August and flew approximately 1,800 missions in support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alex Lloyd)

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Deployment

Chief Master Sgt. Ken Czop, 388th command chief master sergeant, shakes hands with 421st Fighter Squadron Airmen as they deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During their time in the Central Command area of operations, the squadron will maintain security and stability in the region by providing close air support to coalition ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ralph Jackson)

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Deployment

388th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Scott Dennis, passes a message onto Airmen of the 421st Fighter Squadron as they depart for an Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment. The unit will maintain security and stability in the Central Command area of operations by providing close air support to coalition ground troops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ralph Jackson)

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388th aircraft maintainers recognized by headquarters

Senior Airman Jereamy Day and Airman 1st Class Corey Brillinger, both crew chiefs in the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, work to install a chaff and flare dispensar in an F-16. In November 2007, the 388th AMXS was recognized with Air Combat Command's mid-sized Maintenance Effectiveness Award. (Photo by 1st Lt. Beth Woodward)

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388th aircraft maintainers recognized by headquarters

Airman 1st Class William Campenni, a 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts a full inspection of the F-16 between flights. 388th AMXS is the wing's largest squadron, made up of over 800 Airmen. In November 2007, Air Combat Command honored the unit its mid-sized Maintenance Effectiveness Award. (Photo by 1st Lt. Beth Woodward)

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Award

Senior Airman Jereamy Day and Airman 1st Class Corey Brillinger, both crew chiefs in the 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, work to install a chaff and flare dispensar in an F-16. In November, the 388th AMXS was recognized as Air Combat Command's Mid-sized Maintenance Unit of the Year.

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388th aircraft maintainers recognized by headquarters

Airman 1st Class William Campenni, a crew chief with the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts a full inspection of the F-16 between flights. The 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is the wing's largest squadron, made up of over 900 Airmen. In November 2007, Air Combat Command awarded the unit its Mid-sized Maintenance Unit of the Year award. (Photo by 1st Lt. Beth Woodward)

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Santa visits children's holiday party

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - Lt. Col. Joe Jezariain, 388th Operations Support Squadron commander, watches from the cockpit as Santa climbs out during the 388th Fighter Wing children's holiday party Dec. 9. The annual party gives children of wing Airmen a chance to receive a gift from Santa, play games, and watch Santa taxi in the back seat of an F-16D. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Santa visits children's holiday party

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - Staff Sgt. Michael Boclelie of the 421st Fighter Squadron's intelligence section plays Santa Dec. 9 during the 388th Fighter Wing children's holiday party. The annual party gives children of wing Airmen a chance to receive a gift from Santa, play games, and watch Santa taxi in the back seat of an F-16D. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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The 388th Fighter Wing hosts the annual Thanksgiving Feast in Hangar 37 Nov. 21. Wing leadership and special guests, such as U.S. Congressman Rob Bishop and Mayor Steve Curtis, serve 388th FW members and their families as they go through the serving line.

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feast

U.S. Congressman Rob Bishop (center), serves food to the 388th and 419th Fighter Wing servicemembers in Hangar 37 Nov. 21 for the wings' Thanksgiving feast.

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fini

Col. Todd Harmer, 388th Fighter Wing vice commander, is held down and sprayed after his final flight with the wing Nov. 6. Colonel Harmer is scheduled to be the commander of the 33rd FW at Eglin Air Force Base in January.

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Sky

Capt. Jaime Nordin, a 34th Fighter Squadron pilot, let Sky Adler try on her flying gear while briefining the school house in Callao, Utah.

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JTAC

Capt. Todd Haley, the 388th Fighter Wing's U.S. Army Ground Liaison officer, lets 10-year-old Chris Reil try on his gear in Callao, Utah, while briefing about the JTACs.

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F-16

Senior Airman Jeremy Meyers seen here at 9 years old looking into an F-16 at an airshow.

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launch

Senior Airman Jeremy Meyers, 34th Fighter Squadron crew chief, prepares Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos, 419th Fighter Wing pilot, for launch. Reserve pilots and maintainers from the 419th FW now work alongside active duty Airmen from the 388th FW as part of the Air Force?s Total Force Integration initiative aimed at increasing combat capabilities and efficiencies among like units. Total Force Integration between Hill?s fighter wings is the Air Force test case for future fighter associate programs.

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crew chief

Senior Airman Jeremy Myers and Lt. Col. Kurt Gallegos greet each other and go over procedures before flight.

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LCY

The 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit won the 4th Quarter Load Crew of the Quarter and Load Crew of the Year competition Oct. 5. The winning load crew received a plaque, a three-day pass and a traveling trophy. Winners were announced at the 388th Maintenance Professional of the Year Banquet Oct. 20. Winners are (from left to right) Senior Airman Daniel Larsen, Staff Sgt. Hunter Pettit and Staff Sgt. Michael Giarnieri.

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