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A Legacy of Service: The Urdzik Family’s Multi-Generational Commitment to the Military

The Urdzik family gathers for a group photo on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2023. The Urdzik family is a living testament to dedication, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family—bound together by a legacy of military service. (Courtesy Photo)

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2AF Centers of Excellence town hall

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Filcek, 82nd Training Wing Commander and Dr. Brian Davis, Second Air Force Chief Training Officer, hosted a Centers of Excellence town hall Oct. 8, 2024, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Team Sheppard members gathered to hear about the transition from Air Education and Training Command to Airman Development Command that focuses on competency-based skills starting at basic military training and then into technical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie McKee)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victor Brunk, 363d Training Squadron munitions instructor, works with Airmen in Training to install CCG onto an A-10 during a BRACER FORGE demonstration to implement hands-on training April 16, 2024, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. BRACER FORGE is a new approach to technical training that focuses on application to real-world situations under Airman Development Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rachel Ross)

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A Legacy of Service: The Urdzik Family’s Multi-Generational Commitment to the Military

Tech. Sgt. Jacob Urdzik, a Military Training Instructor at the 737th Training Group, poses for a photo following the Basic Military Graduation of his brother, Airman David Urdzik. The brothers are accompanied by their father, Lt. Col. retired Chris Urdzik, and brother, Cadet 3rd Class Samual Urdzik. The Urdzik family is a multigenerational military family where shared values, sacrifice, and pride unite the past, present, and future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)

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Innovation Research Taskforce aims to support Great Power Competition efforts

U.S. Air Force Col. Russell Allison, Air War College deputy director, gives a briefing to the Innovation Research Task Force students at Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 2, 2024. Throughout the course, students will hear from military and private industry innovation leaders about how they approach problems, and how they develop and implement processes to accelerate innovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan)

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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, stands next to his identical twin brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, Sept. 12, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The brothers pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. “As long as I can make a change in a few people, that’s all that matters,” Charles said. The 737 TRG is aligned under the 37th Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Charles Platt (left) and Christopher Platt stand in front of The Alamo after graduating from Basic Military Training Nov.12, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. The identical twins pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737th Training Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. (Courtesy photo)

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Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

Charles Platt (left) and Christopher Platt stand together at a Military Entrance Processing Station, Sept. 3, 2012. The identical twins pursued a career in the Air Force together – from enlisting together to completing Basic Military together – until now, where both are assigned to the 737thTraining Group. The brothers share more than similar looks, they also share a goal of inspiring young Airmen. (Courtesy photo)

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CCAF looks to the future with advisory council

The Community College of the Air Force held its inaugural Workforce Development Advisory Council committee meeting at the Kress Building in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 26, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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CCAF looks to the future with advisory council

Arthur Rousseau, Community College of the Air Force Credentialing Programs director, briefs members of the Workforce Development Advisory Council during the council's inaugural meeting at the Kress Building in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 26, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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CCAF looks to the future with advisory council

Jarrod Gates, Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online program manager, Community College of the Air Force, briefs members of the Workforce Development Advisory Council during the council's inaugural meeting at the Kress Building in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 26, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo/Brian Ferguson)

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From MTL to National softball player: Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor

The Armed Forces National softball team takes a group photo after placing 4th in the national tournament on Sept. 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor is on the front row, third from the left side. (Courtesy photo)

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From MTL to National softball player: Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor

Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor, 362d Military Training Leader, takes a selfie with the United States Air Force softball team at the Armed Forces National Championship tournament Aug. 13-19, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Pettit-Castor has played on the USAF softball team seven times and has won gold five times. (Courtesy photo)

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Officer Training School Class 24-18 throw their covers during the graduation parade on Sept. 27, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. OTS graduated 2,685 new Air and Space Force officers during fiscal year 2024.

Officer Training School Class 24-18 throw their covers during the graduation parade on Sept. 27, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. OTS graduated 2,685 new Air and Space Force officers during fiscal year 2024. (Photo by Biran Krause)

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Officer Training School Class 24-18 marches during the graduation parade on Sept. 27, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. During the graduation ceremony, trainees recite the Airman’s Creed and recite the Oath of Office to support and defend the constitution of the United States.

Officer Training School Class 24-18 marches during the graduation parade on Sept. 27, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. During the graduation ceremony, trainees recite the Airman’s Creed and recite the Oath of Office to support and defend the constitution of the United States. (Photo by Biran Krause)

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Officer trainees complete the Wings of Leadership Run on Aug. 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The Wings of Leadership Run is the culminating physical event for Module One at Officer Training School.

Officer trainees complete the Wings of Leadership Run on Aug. 7, 2024, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The Wings of Leadership Run is the culminating physical event for Module One at Officer Training School.(Photo by Biran Krause)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airmen shoot the M-18 during qualifications while being watched by instructors at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024. Airmen qualify on the M-18 at seven and 15 yards, ensuring they are accurate at a variety of distances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Casey Blickenstaff, left, 47th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, instructs Senior Airman Ari Payne, 87th Flying Training Squadron security forces augmentee, in the operation of an M-18 pistol at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024. During qualification Airmen shot the M-18 and M-4, qualifing them to carry them when on duty as augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Amarillas, 47th Comptroller Squadron security forces augmentee, fires an M-18 pistol during qualifications at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024. During training, augmentees needed to qualify on the M-18 and the M-4, demonstrating thier competence with the firearms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 47th Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the correct technique to search a suspect, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 20, 2024. While training, augmentees learn skills that will enable them to provide extra help to Laughlin Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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