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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley is congratulated by wing commander U.S. Air Force Col. Carla D. Riner and vice wing commander U.S. Air Force Col. David Rice at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley at his position as navigator in preparation for his final flight, Jan. 31, 2020. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley’s wet C-130H2 Hercules taxis to parking at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley is the first crew member off the C-130H2 Hercules at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley follows tradition by being doused by a fire hose at the conclusion of his final flight as U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Manaal “Pipper” Ibrahim looks on. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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From BUFFs to Herks, a rare bird retires

U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel Ronald Wesley’s C-130H2 Hercules taxis through a fusillade of water cannons at the conclusion of his final flight. Wesley joined the Delaware Air National Guard in 1994 and has participated in numerous deployments, including Operation Support Hope. His official retirement ceremony took place at the 166th Airlift Wing headquarters on 9-February, 2020.

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Leadership Soup

Chief Master Sgt. Gerald Babcock serves at the 166th Airlift Wing as the 166th Security Forces Squadron Manager. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Katherine Miller)

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CMSgt. Michael S. Murphy

CMSgt. Michael S. Murphy

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Joel E. Steinbrunner, Jr.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joel E. Steinbrunner, Jr.

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U.S. Air Force SSgt. Kamri Porreca

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Kamri Porreca

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COLONEL WILLIAM R. ROCHE

COLONEL WILLIAM R. ROCHE

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

A Delaware Air National Guard C-130H2 aircraft awaits fuel system repair and maintenance at New Castle Air National Guard Base, Del., Dec. 19, 2019. The Blue Hen emblem emblazoned on the side of the aircraft symbolizes the State of Delaware. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. William Fissel of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, ISO dock shop fills out a panel removal sheet in preparation to assist in the replacement of a leaky fuel seal, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

Master Sgt. Eugene Jackson of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, fuel systems maintenance shop prepares to re-seal a leaky fuel system access door on top of the right wing of a C-130H2 aircraft. Because fuel system maintainers have to work in high places, they are required to clip into a safety harness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eugene Jackson of the 166th Maintenance Squadron, fuel systems maintenance shop reaches deep into the fuel system access door on top of the right wing of a C-130H2 aircraft to replace a leaky fuel seal, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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166th Airlift Wing Fuel Cell Maintainers: Huge job, Tiny Spaces

Inside the fuel dock, maintainers prepare to perform fuel system repairs and maintenance on a C-130H2 aircraft, Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Mr. Mitch Topal)

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Navigator U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexandria Anzur prepares her station in the sim for a flight over the states of Vermont and New Hampshire, Dec. 12, 2019. In the simulator, flight crews often get the chance to try their hand in every position: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and navigator, leading to a greater understanding of other crewmembers’ roles and responsibilities while flying the aircraft.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

Dedicated crew chiefs, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgts Chris Hamilton, Steve Lawrence, and Mark Gede go over engine run procedures in the 166th Airlift Wing flight Simulator, Dec. 12, 2019. Each aircraft has a dedicated crew chief who much be able to start, run and shut down its engines. Maintainers must be able to identify maintenance issues with C-130H2 engines.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

The 166th Airlift Wing C-130H2 flight simulator in its dedicated, climate controlled building, Dec. 12, 2019. The sim building also functions as a classroom and has whiteboards, presentation A/V equipment and a conference table for crew training.

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The 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator: An essential training tool

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Baile, 166th Operations Group pilot, troubleshoots a start malfunction in the 166th Airlift Wing flight simulator while Capt. Alexandria Anzur, navigator, sits in the co-pilot’s seat. In the simulator, flight crews often get the chance to try their hand in every position: pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and navigator, leading to a greater understanding of other crewmembers’ roles and responsibilities while flying the aircraft.

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