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A Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and an A-10C Thunderbolt II static display rest on the flight line during the 75th Anniversary Flying Tiger Reunion, March 10, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In 1941, President Roosevelt signed an executive order forming the American Volunteer Group. The AVG was organized into the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pursuit Squadrons and later disbanded and replaced by the 23d Fighter Group in 1942. Under the command of Gen. Claire Chennault, the Flying Tigers comprised of the 74th, 75th, and 76th Pursuit Squadrons defended China against the Japanese. Throughout World War II, the Flying Tigers achieved combat success and flew the US-made Curtiss P-40 Warhawks painted with the shark-mouth design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)


Flying Tiger celebrates 75 years

A Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and an A-10C Thunderbolt II static display rest on the flight line during the 75th Anniversary Flying Tiger Reunion, March 10, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. In 1941, President Roosevelt signed an executive order forming the American Volunteer Group. The AVG was organized into the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Pursuit Squadrons and later disbanded and replaced by the 23d Fighter Group in 1942. Under the command of Gen. Claire Chennault, the Flying Tigers comprised of the 74th, 75th, and 76th Pursuit Squadrons defended China against the Japanese. Throughout World War II, the Flying Tigers achieved combat success and flew the US-made Curtiss P-40 Warhawks painted with the shark-mouth design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

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Maj. Matthew Shelly, 23 Wing director of inspections, prepares for flight, April 8, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The brothers flew in formation together for the first time, fulfilling their childhood dream while also contributing to total force integration, the use of multiple components of the Air Force, which can include active duty, reserve or guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Maj. Matthew Shelly, 23 Wing director of inspections and Capt. Christopher Shelly, 76th Fighter Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, take off in A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, April 8, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The brothers flew in formation together for the first time, fulfilling their childhood dream while also contributing to total force integration, the use of multiple components of the Air Force, which can include active duty, reserve or guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Maj. Matthew Shelly, 23 Wing director of inspections, left, and Capt. Christopher Shelly, 76th Fighter Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, pose for a photo with an A-10C Thunderbolt II, April 8, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The brothers flew in formation together for the first time, fulfilling their childhood dream while also contributing to total force integration, the use of multiple components of the Air Force, which can include active duty, reserve or guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Col. Mark Barrera, 23d Wing vice commander, signs a proclamation, April 11, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The proclamation declares the month of April as the Month of the Military Child, as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Prevent child abuse and neglect: Step up, speak up, and reach out.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
A signed proclamation sits on display, April 11, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The proclamation declares the month of April as the Month of the Military Child, as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Prevent child abuse and neglect: Step up, speak up, and reach out.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Col. Mark Barrera, 23d Wing vice commander, reads to children before a proclamation signing, April 11, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The proclamation declares the month of April as the Month of the Military Child, as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Prevent child abuse and neglect: Step up, speak up, and reach out.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Col. Mark Barrera, 23d Wing vice commander, reads to children before a proclamation signing, April 11, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The proclamation declares the month of April as the Month of the Military Child, as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Prevent child abuse and neglect: Step up, speak up, and reach out.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Col. Shane Barrett, 23d Maintenance Group commander, left, presents the Outstanding Armament Manager of the Year award to Master Sgt. Joseph Holdcroft, 23d Equipment Maintenance Squadron weapons standardization superintendent, center, during the 2016 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet, March 31, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the event, the 23d MXG honored 28 Airmen for their exceptional service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Guests listen to a speech during the 2016 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet, March 31, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the event, the 23d Maintenance Group honored 28 Airmen for their exceptional service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Trophies sit on display during the 2016 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet, March 31, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the event, the 23d Maintenance Group honored 28 Airmen for their exceptional service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Moody Air Force Base Honor Guard members stand in formation during the 2016 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet, March 31, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the event, the 23d Maintenance Group honored 28 Airmen for their exceptional service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
Col. Shane Barrett, 23d Maintenance Group commander, left, awards retired Chief Master Sgt. Darryl Gagne, 23d Force Support Squadron education specialist, center, with a token of appreciation for his participation as the guest speaker during the 2016 Maintenance Professional of the Year banquet, March 31, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the event, the 23d MXG honored 28 Airmen for their exceptional service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Sprunk)
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