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The 'ENJJPT Star' is awarded to Royal Netherlands F-16 pilot, Col. Peter 'Wobble' Tankink at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. This is the third honor for a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program graduate in the program's 30 year history. The award recognizes extraordinary aviation moments. For Tankink, it was his first shoot-first kill downing of a MiG-29 during Operation Allied Forces Kosovo in 1999. He shared the experience with a standing-room-only crowd of undergraduate pilots and instructors Sep. 15. (U.S. Photo/Airman First Class Jelani Gibson)


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The 'ENJJPT Star' is awarded to Royal Netherlands F-16 pilot, Col. Peter 'Wobble' Tankink at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. This is the third honor for a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program graduate in the program's 30 year history. The award recognizes extraordinary aviation moments. For Tankink, it was his first shoot-first kill downing of a MiG-29 during Operation Allied Forces Kosovo in 1999. He shared the experience with a standing-room-only crowd of undergraduate pilots and instructors Sep. 15. (U.S. Photo/Airman First Class Jelani Gibson)

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Identical twins 2nd Lt. Traverse Garvin and 2nd Lt. Dillon Garvin approach the end of their time at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 3, 2017. Their healthy sibling rivalry has helped them achieve their dream of becoming U.S. Air Force fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jacqueline Jastrzebski)
Identical twins 2nd Lt. Traverse Garvin and 2nd Lt. Dillon Garvin approach the end of their time at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 3, 2017. The brothers will continue their careers by learning to fly the F-22 Raptor at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jacqueline Jastrzebski)
Families from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, participate in the Family Advocacy Nerf Night at the Madrigal Youth Center, April 13, 2017. The Nerf night was held to encourage families to unplug from electronic devices and spend time bonding as families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Capt. Kathryn Escatel, Sheppard Family Advocacy program officer, participates in the family Nerf night with her 3-year-old daughter, Vaeda, at the Madrigal Youth Center, April 13, 2017. The Nerf night was held to encourage families to unplug from electronic devices and spend time bonding as families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Keegan Macveigh, son of Master Sgt. Erich Marquardt and Airman 1st Class Katrina Marquardt, participates in the heated Nerf night at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 13, 2017. The Nerf night was held to encourage families to unplug from electronic devices and spend time bonding as families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Families from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, participate in the Family Advocacy Nerf Night at the Madrigal Youth Center, April 13, 2017. The Nerf night was held to encourage families to unplug from electronic devices and spend time bonding as families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Cesar Diaz, Red River Hospital military hereos unit case manager and therapist, participates in the Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Family Advocacy Nerf night, April 13, 2017. The Nerf night was held to encourage families to unplug from electronic devices and spend time bonding as families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Former film producer, now 2nd Lt. Aaron Doyle, finds new success as a student pilot in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 10, 2017. Student pilots with diverse backgrounds help our Air Force adapt to any challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Brittany Curry)
The Sheppard Men's Varsity Softball Team opened its season April 8, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Sheppard currently has 16 players listed on the roster, 12 of which are active duty. Two retirees and two contractors complete the roster. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Pritchard, 82nd Training Wing command chief, listens to guest speakers share their stories during the Annual Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 10, 2017. The contributions made to the AFAF Campaign help Airmen, families and retirees by providing services such as support for emergency needs, educational assistance and family support to include comfort to Air Force widows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Chief Master Sgt. Benjamin Hedden, 80th Flying Training Wing command chief, signs one of the first donations to this year’s Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 10, 2017. The contributions made to the AFAF Campaign help Airmen, families and retirees by providing services such as support for emergency needs, educational assistance and family support to include comfort to Air Force widows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)
Col. Timothy Gillaspie, 82nd Training Wing vice commander, leads Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, leadership through the breakfast line at the Annual Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast, April 10, 2017. The contributions made to the AFAF Campaign help Airmen, families and retirees by providing services such as support for emergency needs, educational assistance and family support to include comfort to Air Force widows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)

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