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Theodore Venturini

Master Sgt. Theodore Venturini retired from the Air Force in 1979 and went to work for McDonnell Douglas as the chief loadmaster on the first C-17 Globemaster III, code named the C-X D9000 program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Theodore Venturini

Theodore Venturini (right) is shown with the rest of the crew on the first C-17 flight Sept. 15, 1991. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Theodore Venturini

Lancaster resident Theodore Venturini will be inducted into the Airlift Tanker Association (ATA) Hall of Fame Oct. 31. He is one of six C-17A Pathfinder loadmasters that will be honored at an Air Mobility Command and ATA Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriot in Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Civ-Mil donates to Hearts Apart

The Friends of the Airman and Family Readiness Center accepted a donation of $2,000 from the Edwards AFB Civilian-Military Support Group during a Hearts Apart luau at the AFRC Sept. 24. (left to right) J.J. Stewart, A&FRC director, Danny A. Bazzell, Civ-Mil community liaison, and members of the Friends of the A&FRC: Master Sgt. Damian Spaits, Senior Airman Ronald Jones, Tech. Sgt. Amanda Esparza and Staff Sgt. Stephanie Artiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Teacher Rocket Workshop

The “Blast off Basics” workshop was designed to make teachers comfortable with using model rocketry in their classroom by giving them a chance to learn about model rockets, build and then launch one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Teacher Rocket Workshop

Rockets for the workshop were provided by the Air Force Association (AFA) William J. “Pete” Knight Chapter. Each teacher launched one rocket during the workshop and a second rocket provided by Civil Air Patrol was sent home in a “swag bag.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Teacher Rocket Workshop

The inaugural “Blast off Basics” workshop for teachers of grades six through 12 was held at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Sept. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Teacher Rocket Workshop

Megan Tucker, workshop coordinator, demonstrates what happens after the rocket launches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Teacher Rocket Workshop

The Air Force Association (AFA) William J. “Pete” Knight Chapter invited Antelope Valley educators to a workshop where they learned about using model rocketry in the classroom Sept. 26. The workshop ended with a model rocket launch at Branch Elementary School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Gregory Wilson Art in Dorm 2424

During his time at Edwards, then-Sgt. Gregory Wilson painted murals in the Health and Wellness Center, Dorm 2424 and at two fire stations. Two of those murals are still displayed today such as this one at the Health and Wellness Center located next to the Rosburg Fitness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Gregory Wilson Art in Dorm 2424

Former Sgt. Gregory Wilson was featured in the June 26, 1992, issue of the Desert Wings for his work on the 6500th Civil Engineering Squadron dorm wall. The mural was part of an effort to bring home a Dormitory of the Quarter Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Gregory Wilson Art in Dorm 2424

Local artist Gregory Wilson is pictured in Dorm 2424 in front of the comic book style mural he painted in 1992. The mural was uncovered several weeks ago during renovations to the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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Eagle Scout rebuilds

From left: Staff Sgt. Michael Burd, local Air Force Sergeants Association president, hands an AFSA coin to Wesley Nelson, an Eagle Scout and Desert High School senior, as principal Dr. David Ellms looks on. With donations from AFSA, Nelson was able to renovate DHS's baseball field dugouts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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POW/MIA Day

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POW/MIA Day

Master Sgt. Gerald Lockwood, 772nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, played “America the Beautiful” in honor of all POW/MIAs in the lobby of the Exchange Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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POW/MIA Day

A ceremony honoring servicemembers who are prisoners of war or missing in action was held in the Base Exchange Sept. 18 for National POW/MIA Recognition Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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POW/MIA Day

The Blue Eagles Honor Guard sets a ceremonial table in honor of servicemembers that are prisoners of war or missing in action in each branch of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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POW/MIA Day

Guest speaker and former POW Andrew Ramirez shared the story of the 32 worst days of his life during the Edwards observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day Sept. 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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EOSC Thrift Store re-opens

The Thrift Store has a large section for children’s toys and clothing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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EOSC Thrift Store re-opens

The Edwards Officers' Spouses Club Thrift Store opened its doors Sept. 1 following the summer break. Shoppers can find anything from household goods and clothes to toys and books. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rebecca Amber)

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