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Birdwell-Clark Ranch owner, Emry Birdwell, loads Sheppard Air Force Base personnel into his jeep in preparation for the 8th annual Dove Salute Sep. 8, 2012, in Henrietta, Texas. Each year, 175 base personnel are invited to dove hunt, explore the Texas ranch lifestyle and feast on steak dinners by area Clay County ranchers who loan guns, provide ammo and prepare the dinner as a way to show appreciation to those serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Debi Smith)


Dove Salute introduces Airmen to Texas traditions

Birdwell-Clark Ranch owner, Emry Birdwell, loads Sheppard Air Force Base personnel into his jeep in preparation for the 8th annual Dove Salute Sep. 8, 2012, in Henrietta, Texas. Each year, 175 base personnel are invited to dove hunt, explore the Texas ranch lifestyle and feast on steak dinners by area Clay County ranchers who loan guns, provide ammo and prepare the dinner as a way to show appreciation to those serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Debi Smith)

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The Sheppard Air Force Base Honor Guard exit the field after the opening ceremonies of game three of the American League Division Series where the Texas Rangers hosted the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe ,Life Park in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 11, 2015. The flag in the outfield is handled by more than 125 joint service members stationed in Texas. The Blue Jays beat the Rangers 5-1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Robert McIlrath).
Adam Hill, Midwestern State University linebacker, thanks Sheppard Airmen for coming to the game and cheering them on to a victory against West Texas A&M Oct. 10, 2015, at Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls, Texas. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the game as part of the annual military appreciation event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, wave the flags of the Midwestern State University after Vincent Jackson, Mustangs running back, put a stamp on the win over West Texas A&M with an 84-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, 24-17. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the military appreciation game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Cory Faiva, Midwestern State University defensive lineman, urges the crowd in front of the military section to cheer as the Mustangs offense is preparing to score a touchdown during the military appreciation game at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls, Texas, Oct. 10, 2015. Vincent Jackson, Mustangs running back, put a stamp on the win over West Texas A&M with an 84-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, 24-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Airman-in-Training from Sheppard Air Force Base look on during the halftime show at Midwestern State University?s military appreciation night at Memorial Stadium in Wichita Falls, Texas, Oct. 10, 2015. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., stand in formations during the Midwestern State University halftime show at the military appreciation game Oct. 10, 2015. More than 500 service members cheered the MSU Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, wave the flags of the Midwestern State University after Vincent Jackson, Mustangs running back, put a stamp on the win over West Texas A&M with an 84-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, 24-17. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the military appreciation game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Airmen cheer the Midwestern State university football tam during the opening kick-off at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls, Texas, Oct. 10, 2015. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the military appreciation game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Col. William Darne, G-3 Fires Center of Excellence, Fort Sill, Okla., and Col. Timothy Gillaspie, 82nd Training Wing Vice commander, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, joined the captains of the Midwestern State University and West Texas A&M football teams for the coin flip at midfield of the Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium Oct. 10, 2015. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the military appreciation game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Midwestern State University Mustangs football players storm the field during pre-game introductions during the home game against West Texas A&M Oct. 10, 2015, at the Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium, Texas. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the military appreciation game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, cheer the Midwestern State university football during the ?Mustang Walk? at Wichita Falls Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls, Texas, Oct. 10, 2015. Sheppard Airmen and Soldiers from Ft. Sill, Okla., were invited to the military appreciation game to cheer on the Mustangs in their 24-17 win over West Texas A&M. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mike Meares)
Lindsey Libby, wife of Senior Airman Ryan Libby, 80th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, and their 2-year-old son, Paxton, hug Sparky the Fire Dog at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2015. Lindsey’s husband participated in the firefighter’s Olympic challenge at Sheppard during fire prevention week, which aimed to increase awareness for fire safety and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kyle Gese)