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141st Maintenance Group recieves new commander

Lt. Col. Lisa McLeod (center), 141st Maintenance Group commander, assumed command of the 141st MXG from Col. David Dixon (right), during a change of command ceremony Jan. 6, 2018, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. McLeod assumed command after serving as the 141st MXG deputy commander. Col. Johan Deutscher (left), 141st Air Refueling Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Rose Lust)
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Playing taps

A member of the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard plays taps during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. The playing of Taps began during the American Civil War, where dissatisfied with the standard bugle call, General Daniel Butterfield reworked the melody to the 24-note version still in use today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Saluting the dead

Senior Airman Sara Huston, 92nd Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, salutes a grave during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. Wreathes Across America is a non-profit organization that works the Department of Defense and its branches to honor fallen veterans with ceremonial wreathes annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Chaplain over a grave

Maj. Shawn Bishop, 92nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain, reads the name of a gravestone during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. Fairchild service members brave harsh winter conditions each year to pay honors to fallen veterans at the cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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At the ready

Several members of the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard hold their rifles at “present arms” during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. It is customary at military funerals for Honor Guard to perform a three-rifle volley and play Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Three rifle volley

A Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard firing party prepares to fire a three-rifle volley during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. The tradition of the three-rifle volley can be traced back to the Roman era, where the names of slain soldiers were repeated three times to remember their sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Base commander

Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to attendees during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. The Fort George Wright Cemetery grounds are maintained by Fairchild Air Force Base, one of the only bases to do so for a military cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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All represented

Wreathes representing each military branch are displayed during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. The Fort George Wright Cemetery has members from every service branch on its grounds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Gate guards

Two members of the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard stand at the entrance during an annual wreath laying ceremony at Fort George Wright Cemetery, Washington, Dec. 16, 2017. The Honor Guard is an ever-present part of military ceremonies, serving to uphold the traditions of honoring those that serve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Mask on

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Loew, 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Distribution apprentice, dons a M50 gas mask as part of an exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 30, 2017. The M50 gas mask is the latest generation of CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) protective gear. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Detection Station

Airmen clad in full chemical warfare protective equipment analyze a post attack reconnaissance stand during an exercise at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 30, 2017. PAR stands are one of many detection tools used to show evidence of harmful chemical agents. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Tent classroom

Senior Airman Co Nguyen, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron logistics journeyman, teaches a group of Fairchild Airmen about chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear equipment during an exercise, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Nov. 30, 2017. Emergency management instructors are extensively trained on all CBRN gear using live agents to help them build confidence in their equipment and our methods of detecting and decontaminating contaminants. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Cover-all

Airman 1st Class Ashley Sanchez, 92nd Communication Squadron knowledge management, demonstrates how to cover an asset in the case of a chemical attack during an exercise, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Nov. 30, 2017. Environmental attacks may affect more than the Airmen themselves, as agents can remain on equipment surfaces and render them unusable. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Contamination detection

Airman 1st Class Michael Sweeney, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares a par stand during an exercise, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Nov. 30, 2017. Mobility Airmen are trained in the detection of chemical and biological agents, a top priority in the wake of an enemy attack. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Zipper-tight

Senior Airman Co Nguyen, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron logistics journeyman, helps an airman properly dawn a M50 gas mask during an exercise, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Nov. 30, 2017. Mobility Airmen are trained to be wary of potential CBRN environments, as they can appear normal to naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Asset management class

Team Fairchild Airmen train in how to prepare for a chemical attack, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington Nov. 30, 2017. Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear training is a vital readiness component for all Mobility Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Sean Campbell)
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Town Hall intro

Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, kicks off the base town hall meeting at the Red Morgan Center, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 29, 2017. The town hall meeting gives base leadership an opportunity to address quality-of-life topics that affect base members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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New plans

Mr. Ben Furqueron, 92nd Force Support Squadron deputy commander, describes the upcoming renovations to the Red Morgan Center at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Nov. 29, 2017. The former base recreation center known as the "Fun Spot" closed down earlier this year due to structural problems, so a hybrid facility was conceived to combine the RMC with a place for base members to relax and have fun. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ryan Lackey)
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Family honors fallen

Mr. Larry Frazier (left) and Mr. Greg Staples (right), place a wreath next to the newly unveiled B-52 Stratofortress bomber memorial at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 8, 2017. Frazier and Sta-ples both lost family to the B-52 crash in 1958, so they worked with base leaders to remember their sacrifice with a monument at Fairchild Memorial Park. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Commander coin

Col. Ryan Samuelson, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents a commemorative base coin to Mr. Larry Frazier (center) and Mr. Greg Staples (right), during a B-52 Stratofortress memorial ceremony at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 8, 2017. Frazier and Staples both entered military service despite losing family to a B-52 crash in 1958, carrying on a family legacy of military service. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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