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Capt. Kari Asai, an F-15E weapons officer assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England, stands in front of her aircraft following a training mission during Red Flag 13-3, March 6 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Asai’s unit is working with allied nations to gain combat experience over the skies of Nevada’s Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Newell)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany Rumsey, 99th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, issues a traffic citation March 6, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Originally from Concord, Calif., Rumsey is assigned to the S3OA2 operations flight of the 99th SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hillary Roberts, 99th Force Support Squadron food service shift worker, stirs cheese for spinach and cheese lasagna at the Crosswinds Dining Facility March 6, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Roberts prepares a variety of different entrees to be served during meals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jessica Peterson, 99th Dental Squadron dental assistant, cleans a patient's teeth Mar. 6, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Originally from Flint, Mich., Peterson makes sure everyone is up to date on their oral hygiene by cleaning their teeth and scheduling necessary appointments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Melissa Anderson, 99th Dental Squadron dentist, examines a patient Mar. 6, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Originally from Hanover, Pa., Anderson sees approximately 4 patients a day to be examined. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)

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Staff Sgt. Tarheisha Alvarez, 99th Force Support Squadron force management supervisor, updates an Airman's profile Mar. 7, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Originally from Chicago, Ill., Alvarez oversees enlisted and officer performance evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)

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Tech. Sgt. Jovanda Dew, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant NCO in charge of individual protective equipment, conducts an inventory Mar.7, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Originally from Chicago, Ill., Dew has served 5 years in the Air Force and is in charge of managing the 99th LRS supply warehouse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sherisha Ko, 99th Force Support Squadron food service shift leader, transfers grilled chicken to a pan March 6, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Ko is responsible for planning, preparing and adjusting menu items at the Crosswinds Dining Facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

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Capt. Kari Asai, F-15E weapons officer assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England, egresses from her aircraft following training during Red Flag 13-3 March 6 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons officers are charged with monitoring targets and selecting ordnance during combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Newell)

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Photos: Women continue proud heritage of service

Published March 7, 2013

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military

Women in the Military