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Waiting for air drop

Lithuanian Air Force Staff Sgt. Geneadijus Risakovas, left, Sgt. Darius Dabužinskas, and Capt. Simonas Paulauskas wait at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014, for container delivery systems to be dropped from an EC-130J Hercules aircraft. Members of the LTAF and a member of the Latvian Air Force trained with aerial transportation specialists assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, Middletown Pa., as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Waiting for air drop

U.S. Air Force Master. Sgt. Philip Shelton, right, aerial transportation specialist assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron explains aerial drop procedures to members of the Lithuanian Air Force and a member of the Latvian Air Force, while waiting for container delivery systems to be dropped from an EC-130J Hercules aircraft at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014. Members of the LTAF and a member of the Latvian Air Force trained with 193rd SOLRS as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Prepping for air drop

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Witmer, left, Tech. Sgt. Brian Sommers, and Master Sgt. Philip Shelton, aerial transportation specialists assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, Middletown Pa., prepare lights for an aerial drop target at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014. The Airmen will recover container delivery systems dropped from an EC-130J Hercules aircraft, during training that members of the LTAF and a member of the Latvian Air Force attended as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Group shot while waiting for airdrop

Aerial transportation specialists assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, Middletown Pa., members of the Lithuanian Air Force, and a member of the Latvian Air Force pose for a group photo while waiting at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014, for container delivery systems to be dropped from an EC-130J Hercules aircraft. Members of the Lithuanian and Latvian Air Forces trained with 193rd SOLRS as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Waiting for air drop

Lithuanian Air Force Capt. Simonas Paulauskas, left, listens to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Edward Ratka, 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial transportation superintendent, explain aerial drop procedures while waiting at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014, for container delivery systems to be dropped from an EC-130J Hercules aircraft. As part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program members of the LTAF and a member of the Latvian Air Force trained with 193rd SOLRS. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Forklift training

Aerial transportation specialists assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, Middletown Pa., members of the Lithuanian Air Force, and a member of the Latvian Air Force wait at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014, for container delivery systems to be dropped from an EC-130J Hercules aircraft. Members of the Lithuanian and Latvian Air Forces trained with 193rd SOLRS as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Forklift training

Lithuanian Air Force Cpl. Vaidotas Vilnius, left, and Sgt. Darius Dabužinskas train on forklift while waiting with aerial transportation specialists assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, Middletown Pa. for an aerial drop at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014. Members of the LTAF and a member of the Latvian Air Force trained with 193rd SOLRS as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Forklift training

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Shelton, left, aerial transportation specialist assigned to the 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, shows Lithuanian Air Force Cpl. Vaidotas Vilnius how to operate a forklift while waiting for an aerial drop at Coyle Field Airport, Chatsworth, N.J. Sept. 18, 2014. Members of the LTAF and a member of the Latvian Air Force trained with 193rd SOLRS as part of Pennsylvania-Lithuania National Guard State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Chief retires after more than 30 years of service

In honor of his retirement, Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Bailey, 193rd Regional Support Group superintendent, accepts an American Flag flown in his honor from Col. Kevin Derickson, 193rd RSG commander. Chief Bailey has served the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for more than 30 years, entering in 1981 as a ground radio communications specialist with the 193rd Electronics Combat Group. Some of his distinguished military positions include commandant of the Lightning Force Academy and advisor to the Air Combat command and Air Force Space Command’s Inspector General offices. (Staff Sgt. Claire Behney/Released)

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'Values plus action equals prevention'

In a candid video, Col. John Dickinson, 193rd Special Operations Wing commander, speaks to Airmen about how they can help deter potential cases of sexual assault. The training was part of an Air Force-wide initiative and included a sexual assault prevention and response "down day" during August Guard drill. The day was devoted to teaching members how to be good wingmen by helping them identify and eliminate inappropriate behavior; and reinforcing a climate of trust and support where victims feel safe reporting. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Susan Penning/Released)

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Airmen earn USSOCOM top financial management award

Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing Comptroller Flight and Human Resources remote office were presented this U.S. Southern Command 2013 Innovations to Financial Management Process-Civilian Pay Manpower Team award during commander’s call, July 27. The Comptroller and HRO remote team worked together to coordinate and track personnel action that involved work year execution resulting in on time and on target work year execution rates and ensuring the Wing was audit ready, which resulted in the team earning this award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Hawkins)

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Airmen earn USSOCOM top financial management award

Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing Comptroller Flight and Human Resources remote office are presented the U.S. Southern Command 2013 Innovations to Financial Management Process-Civilian Pay Manpower Team award during commander’s call, July 27. The Comptroller and HRO remote team worked together to coordinate and track personnel action that involved work year execution resulting in on time and on target work year execution rates and ensuring the Wing was audit ready, which resulted in the team earning this award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Hawkins)

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Col. Vaughn guest speaker at 193rd 2014 Safety Down Day

Col. Edward L. “Hertz” Vaughn, director of safety, National Guard Bureau, speaks to a group 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa., Airmen during the wing’s 2014 Safety Down Day, July 25. Colonel Vaughn spoke to Airmen about the safety resilience continuum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Hawkins)

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Col. Vaughn guest speaker at 193rd 2014 Safety Down Day

Col. Edward L. “Hertz” Vaughn, director of safety, National Guard Bureau, speaks to a group 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa., Airmen during the wing’s 2014 Safety Down Day, July 25. Colonel Vaughn spoke to Airmen about the safety resilience continuum. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Hawkins)

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Rocking out to High Altitude

193rd Special Operations Wing Commander Col. John Dickinson, center, and his with Col. Colleen Dickinson dance to High Altitude, the rock band component of the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast during a performance at Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, June 27, 2014. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is based out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Air National Guard Band of the Northeast performs at vineyard

Master Sgt. Brian Stike controls the sound board during a performance at Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, June 27, 2014, by the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is based out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Air National Guard Band of the Northeast performs at vineyard

High Altitude, the rock band component of the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast, performs at Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, June 27, 2014, as part of their annual summer tour. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is based out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Air National Guard Band of the Northeast performs at vineyard

Percussionists with High Altitude, the rock band component of the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast, Tech Sgt. Adam Benham, left, and Senior Airman Simon Thomsen perform at Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, June 27, 2014, as part of their annual summer tour. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is based out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Air National Guard Band of the Northeast performs at vineyard

Tech. Sgt. Brian Nally, guitarist with High Altitude, the rock band component of the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast, rocks out during a performance at Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, June 27, 2014, as part of their annual summer tour. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is based out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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Air National Guard Band of the Northeast performs at vineyard

Tech. Sgt. Myron Charowsky, left, Staff Sgt. Mickey Ireland, and Airman 1st Class Allison Long of High Altitude, the rock band component of the Air National Guard Band of the Northeast, play saxophones during a performance at Cassell Vineyards of Hershey, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, June 27, 2014, as part of their annual summer tour. The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast is based out of Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania and part of the 193rd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Culeen Shaffer/Released)

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