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When was the last time you picked up your unit

As the leaves fall and temperature drops, most people are more interested in turning the thermostat up rather than down.

In a nutshell, the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing gives U.S. Air
Forces in Europe the capability to rapidly open a base, wire it for
communications, enable flight operations and stand-up a command and
control node for coordination with higher headquarters, sister
services, coalition partners or host nations.

Today, the U.S. Air Force celebrates its 62nd birthday and its proud
heritage of providing unrivaled air, space and cyber capabilities to
our nation.

On Sept. 18, 1947, our Air Force became a separate branch of the military, signifying the commitment of the American people to

leverage the most precise and reliable technology available for our defense in the air.

In 1971, Michael Hoff, an MIA wife and member of the National League of
Families, recognized the need for a symbol for our prisoners of war and
missing in action.

During my 25 years in the Air Force, I

Health screening and tests save lives and are a crucial part of
preventive health care. These tests can help ensure that common,
serious diseases and conditions are detected and treated early.