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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennie Chamberlin)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. Senior Airman Geanny Hernandez Quiala can attest to that. His harrowing journey to earn his freedom from life in communist Cuba, to becoming an Airman, is a testament to his courage and desire for a better life. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennie Chamberlin)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennie Chamberlin)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Many immigrants have incredible stories to tell about their journey to the U.S. Few can tell a story like that of Sr. Airmen Geanny Hernandez Quiala, a member of the 927th Logistics Readiness Squadron here. Quiala's escape from Cuba serves as an inspiration and a wake-up call for everyone who takes their freedom for granted. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennie Chamberlin)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell)

TAMPA, FL -- As a hometown hero, Col. Ted Matthews, vice wing commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, based out of MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., greeted news crews and friends after nearly nine months in Iraq. While in Iraq, Mathews commanded the 407 Air Expeditionary Group, a unit charged with runway operations for the last military airport to close with the drawdown efforts.(Official U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell)

TAMPA, FL -- After nearly nine months in Iraq, Col. Ted Matthews, vice wing commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, based out of MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., returned home. While in Iraq, Mathews commanded the 407 Air Expeditionary Group, a unit charged with runway operations for the last military airport to close with the drawdown efforts.(Official U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Airman 1st Class Shandresha Mitchell)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Jaclyn Harris, a reservist with the 927th Air Refueling Wing, was recently awarded the Joint Service Acheivement Medal by Col. Rodney Bryan, commander of the 927th Mission Support Group. Harris was recognized for her work with United States Central Command, where she was pivotal in conducting more than 50 airlift missions that equipped and trained Afghanistan national Army and Security Forces. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Last Airmen flying out of Iraq

Col. Ted Mathews shakes the hand the Airmen under his command Dec. 18, 2011, before they board a C-17 Globemaster III at Ali Air Base, Iraq. Mathew's Airmen were the last Airmen to redeploy from Iraq. Mathews is the 407th Air Expeditionary Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo)

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(Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- No one is too grown up to enjoy Christmas. The Command Chief of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Nina Watkins, proved this when she spent some time with Santa at the 927th Air Refueling Wing holiday Party. Chief Watkins made sure she was on Santa's good list and that she would have some presents under her tree this year. (Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to visit with the leadership of the 4th Air Force and 927th Air Refueling Wing recently. Command Chief Master Sgt. Rocky Hart, of 4th Air Force, Commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing Col. Dave Pavey, and Commander of 4th Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark Kyle. The leaders were spending time with members of the 927th during their holiday party/wing showcase during the monthly unit training assembly. (Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Colonel Dave Pavey, commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, spends some time discussing flying with Santa during the unit showcase and christmas party recently. Although their missions differ, both the 927th and Santa deliver much-needed hope to locations around the world. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Photo courtesy of honor guard member Master Sgt. Matthew Jordan)

TAMPA, FL -- Reservists from the 927th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard paid tribute to their military legacy by performing at the 2011 Tampa Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day Celebration in November. The honor guard is made up of Air Force members who represent the highest standards of the Air Force and their nation in the ceremonies they perform at celebrations and military funerals. (Photo courtesy of honor guard member Master Sgt. Matthew Jordan)

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(Photo courtesy of Maj. Zach Davidson)

Ft. Benning, Ga. -- Maj. Zach Davidson, a reservist with the 927th Air Refueling Wing, recently took home top honors as a member of the Air Force Rugby Team. Davidson's team beat the U.S. Coast Guard team 55-7 at the Armed Forces Rugby Tournament recently, with the reservist joining their ranks for the first time. The team drew from all ranks and locations around the Air Force, one from as far away as Vogelweh Air Station, Germany. Davidson said "The competition was well on the level of my civilian men’s league and I had a blast playing with my AF brethren." (Photo courtesy of Maj. Zach Davidson)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

Tampa, Fla. -- Colonel Dave Pavey, commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, was one of the guest speakers at the Tampa Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Flag Officers and Key Commanders' Reception. Pavey discussed the importance of a supportive community for his Airmen, many who make Tampa their home for decades. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Photo courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Cratty)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- The shuttle that allowed approximately 30 reservists to travel 1,000 miles to serve their nation stopped running recently. The shuttle provided the reservists an opportunity to travel from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. to serve with the 927th Air Refueling Wing. (Photo courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Cratty)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Lieutenant General Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, too time during his visit to the 927th Air Refueling Wing to meet with junior enlisted members at breakfast. Members shared their questions with the general in an informal session that gave them insight into the leadership of the Air Force Reserves. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Colonel Dave Pavey, commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, thanks Lieutenant General Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, for taking the time to visit the Wing recently. The general's visit included meetings with wing leadership, junior enlisted, and a town-hall meeting in the base theater. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Lieutenant General Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, visited and spoke with members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing recently. The general's presentation included a question-and-answer session that gave members the opportunity to ask him questions about the Air Force Reserves. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Lietenant General Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, greeted Col. Dave Pavey, commander of the 927th Air Refueling Wing during his visit recently. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing gathered in the base theater to hear from Lietenant General Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command. The general addressed the crowd and took questions from the members after his presentation. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Lietenant General Charles Stenner, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, visited and spoke with members of the 927th Air Refueling Wing recently. Topic included the future of the Air Force Reserves, budget issues, and ensuring reservsts were ready to meet the call of duty. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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(Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

Tampa, Fla. -- One of the 927th Air Refueling Wing's own was recognized by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce during a ceremony recently. Technical Sgt. Terry Willis is a Aircraft Metals Technologist and supervises the fabrication support for 52 tenant units at MacDill Air Force Base. He is flanked by Teresa Foss, chairperson of the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, Col. Dave Pavey, commander of the 927th ARW, and Paddy Moses, Chairman of the Board at Memorial Hospital. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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