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

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Fifteen cadets and 7 staff members from the British Royal Air Force Cadet program visited the 927th Air Refueling Wing April 7. The visit included a tour of the base's machinist shop, a KC-135 Tanker aircraft, and the marina.

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

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston, an aircraft metals technology machinist, scans the hand of British Air Cadet Aaron Thompkins, of Enfield, Britain. Johnston demonstrated the Air Force's ability to scan a piece of equipment, or a human hand, into a computer system so it could be engineered and re-created. Fifteen cadets and 7 staff members from the British Royal Air Force Cadet program toured Macdill for a day, learning about the Air Force Reserve.

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

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston, an aircraft metals technology machinist, briefs 15 visiting cadets and seven staff members from the British Royal Air Force Cadets program. Johnston, a native of Orlando, Fla., demonstrated the Air Force's ability to use computers to reverse engineer aircraft parts no longer in production. The cadets and staff spent the day on MacDill learning about the United States Air Force Reserve.

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

Tampa, Fla. -- Lieutenant Col. Bruce Winhold and Capt. Brett Wedding, both of the 927th Air Refueling Wing, recognized 3 Army ROTC cadets at the University of South Florida April 4. From left to right, Army Cadets Corbin Colini, Louis Then, and Alexander Ham received the awards. The officers travelled to the university on behalf of the Reserve Officer's Association, a professional association for all uniformed services of the United States.

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Reservist For A Day

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- As part of their 'induction ceremony,' fourteen children from the Tampa Children's Home said the pledge of allegiance before being issued gear, dog-tags, and a weapons safety brief. The kids were participating in the unit's 'Reservist For A Day’ event, which gave the children the opportunity to spend time one-on-one with a servicemember and tour MacDill Air Force Base. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Reservist For A Day

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Technical Sgt. Jason Knepper, the 927th Security Forces Squadron combat arms non-commissioned officer in charge, assists a visiting member of the Tamp Children's Home with camouflage face-painting. The Toledo, Ohio native gave fourteen of the children a briefing on common military weapons and proper weapons safety, and then showed the kids how to paint their faces for cover and concealment in a tactical environment. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Reservist For A Day

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Fourteen children from the Tampa Children's Home had an experience of a lifetime recently when they were able to be 'Reservists For A Day.' The 927th Air Refueling Wing hosted the kids and led them through activities including a weapons display, aircraft tour, and a round of bowling. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Growing Up Reserve

Trinity, Fla. -- Kevin Porath, inset, grew up with a large family. About 57,000 family members. Mark Porath was a member of the Air Force Reserves all of Kevin's life. Growing up in a reserve family gave Kevin a unique perspective on what it means to serve. He plans on following in his father's footsteps and becoming an Air Force pilot. (Official Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Growing Up Reserve

Trinity, Fla. -- Kevin Porath learned the value of hard work at an early age. His father was a pilot in the Air Force Reserves and instilled Air Force values in Kevin. The 17-year old serves as a council member for the Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Council, providing insight into AFR youth programs. He is planning on following in his father's footsteps and becoming a pilot in the Air Force. (Official Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Growing Up Reserve

Trinity, Fla. -- Kevin Porath, inset, grew up with a large family. About 57,000 of them. Mark Porath, behind Kevin, was a member of the Air Force Reserves all of Kevin's life. Growing up in a reserve family gave Kevin a unique perspective on what it means to serve. He plans on following in his father's footsteps and becoming an Air Force pilot. (Official Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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Growing Up Reserve

Trinity, Fla. -- From a young age, Kevin Porath knew he wanted to be a pilot. His father found a flight suit for him to wear during an air show when Kevin was 4. Now 17, Kevin remembers giving tours of the aircraft during the event. (Photo courtesy of the Porath family.)

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Growing Up Reserve

Trinity, Fla. -- From a young age, Kevin Porath knew he wanted to be a pilot. His father found a flight suit for him to wear during an air show when Kevin was 4. Now 17, Kevin remembers giving tours of the aircraft during the event. (Photo courtesy of the Porath family.)

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First Sergeant's Column

The First Sergeant's Column will feature the stories, messages and advice of various first sergeants within the 927th Air Refueling Wing.

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First Sergeant's Column

The First Sergeant's Column will feature the stories, messages and advice of various first sergeants within the 927th Air Refueling Wing.

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From White To Blue

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- There are a few doctors who don't depend on pay or prestige - these doctors choose to give their free time to something greater then themselves. Lt. Col. Enrique Rivera is one of these elite few, known as flight surgeons. He has a successful private practice as an interventional cardiologist, a practice that makes him no stranger to savings lives and making a difference. Because that is what the Air Force is known for, he feels right at home among the ranks of the 927th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes

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From White To Blue

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Keeping America's servicemembers healthy is a top priority for doctors at the 927th Aeromedical Unit. Many of the doctors work in private practice during the workweek, sacrificing their free time to perform occupational medicine for the Air Force. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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From White To Blue

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Making a difference in people's lives is not a dream for Lt. Col. Enrique Rivera - it's a way of life. The San Juan, Puerto Rico native works as an interventional cardiologist during the workweek, helping people recover from heart attacks and a host of other medical issues. He gives up his free time to serve his country with the 927th Aerospace Medicine Squadron here. Although his duties with the military are not nearly as specialized, Rivera enjoys the change of pace - rarely is he faced with a life and death situation here. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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From White To Blue

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- All reservists experience a change of pace when performing their military comittment. Many servicemembers like Lt. Col. Enrique Rivera stay within their career fields performing different duties than they would in their civilian jobs. Colonel Rivera is an interventional cardiologist in his civilian life. When serving his country, he works in occupational medicine, which he describes as a completely different world. The 927th Aerospace Medicine Squadron is happy to utilize his specialized knowledge when someone's heart is giving them trouble, though. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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From White To Blue

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- Serving others is second nature for Lt. Col. Enrique Rivera. When not a flight surgeon with the 927th Aeromedical Squadron, the San Juan, Puerto Rico native is busy saving lives as an interventional cardiologist. Working with the human heart is second nature to a man who gives up his free time to help make sure servicemembers are taken care of. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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From White To Blue

MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. -- While money motivates many people to work long hours, for servicemembers like Lt. Col. Enrique Rivera, service truly comes before self. From humble roots in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Rivera works hard practicing interventional cardiology in Sarasota, Fla. Like many of the flight surgeons and doctors in the 927th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, he sacrifices his time and a robust income to serve those who serve their country. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Rhodes)

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