Master Sgt. Sean Deam, Charlie flight chief, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Silverio, along with other competitors, demonstrate Fast Rope Insertion Extraction System ability for certification in preparation for the Best Ranger Competition, April 10, 2019, at Fort Benning, Ga. Both Airmen are tactical air control party from the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)
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USAF Almanac 2019
May 29, 2019
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This comprehensive look at the Air Force draws data and insights from a range of sources principally compiled by Amanda Miller and Arie Church with the assistance of Air Force Magazine staff and invaluable help from the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs, USAF Major Commands, and the Reserve Components.
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