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HERE:
Carolina Cantu, 12 years old, tours the 149th Fighter Wing at
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas while taking part in the
wing’s Pilot for a Day program. A unique experience for children
with life threatening or debilitating medical issues, allowing
them to spend time as an honorary F-16 pilot.

ON THE COVER:
Maj. Eric Hoopes, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing’s De-
tachment 1, Texas Air National Guard, counts out compressions
during a basic life support class at the 149th Medical Group,
headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 30, 2016.
Hoopes was instrumental in saving the life of a child who had
nearly drowned to death at a local area pool. (U.S. Air National
Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mindy Bloem)

Governor The Adjutant General
Greg Abbott Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols

Public Affairs Officer
Lt. Col. Travis Walters

Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Maj. Joshua Amstutz

Public Affairs Staff
Capt. Martha Nigrelle
Capt. Jessica Jackson
Sgt. Elizabeth Peña
John Gately
Laura Lopez
John Thibodeau

Graphic Layout and Design
Bob Seyller

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Affairs Office would like to thank all the
contributing writers and photographers
who generously share their work with us.
Without the hard work and dedication of
Guardsmen and civilians, we would not be
able to tell YOUR TMD story.

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