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Branson, Mo., located nearly three hours from base, offers a chance for Airmen to travel and explore without using leave. It’s one of the many options for Airmen and their families to explore within the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)
Combat Airlifter
of the Week Staff Sgt. Rick Fox, 19th Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of plans and scheduling, discusses aircraft movement with 19th MOS production management journeymen April 29. Fox guarantees the effective scheduling of 56 C-130 aircraft ensuring all inspections, modifications and transfers are properly coordinated and documented. His efforts were key to his selection as the 19th MXG NCO Outstanding Professional of the Year for 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regina Agoha)
Staff Sgt. Justin Rangel, a 345th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, conducts a paranormal investigation at Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery April 25, in Cabot, Ark. Rangel started researching the paranormal in 1999. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Rusty Frankt)
Editorial Talent and hustle Each of us not only have our own goals and dreams but we also have the desire to live life to the fullest. In order to get there, we need the drive and fortitude to make the necessary changes and decisions to get to our desired end state. We are all wired to want more, to make improvements in our lives and in ourselves in order to be the best person we can. How do I get there you might ask? Simply put, it boils down to two things—attitude and aptitude.
Features
Travel: Branson, Mo. Visiting Branson, Mo., was not on my list of things to do for my off-duty time, but a stroke of good luck at this year’s Family Fun Fest Easter Egg hunt helped change my mind.
Off-Duty: Paranormal Airman When the sun sets and a full moon rises on a eerie spring night, and all you can hear is the hiss of the wind blowing on the leaves and the muffled sounds of passing cars echoing off the grave stones in an old Confederate cemetery, most people would be afraid. For Staff Sgt. Justin Rangel, a 345th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, this is a normal environment for him on his off-duty time.
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Staff Sgt. Rick Fox, 19th Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of plans and scheduling, discusses aircraft movement with 19th MOS production management journeymen April 29. Fox guarantees the effective scheduling of 56 C-130 aircraft ensuring all inspections, modifications and transfers are properly coordinated and documented. His efforts were key to his selection as the 19th MXG NCO Outstanding Professional of the Year for 2012. 
Staff Sgt. Justin Rangel, a 345th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, conducts a paranormal investigation at Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery April 25, in Cabot, Ark. Rangel started researching the paranormal in 1999. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Rusty Frankt)
