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STAFF Project Manager: Col. Randy Morris, USAF Editor-in-Chief: P.R. Stankiewicz, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) Art Director: Allen Wayne, Ltd. Digital Imagery: TSgt. Miguel Espinoza, USAF

EDITORIAL BOARD Chairman: Col. John D. Mills, USA Members: Mr. John Lundin Lt. Col. A. Hackett, USA Lt. Col. Steve Townsend, USA Dr. Tim Wright Lt. Col. Alan Baker, USAF Maj. Brandon Denecke, USA Cmdr. Glen King, USN