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An Air Force ROTC cadet touches Maxwell's monument to the "Prop and Wings" in a ceremony June 19 that signified the cadets acceptance into the "long blue line of the Air Force." The cadets wear the prop and wings emblem after completing the arduous first phase of officer training. Air Education and Training Command Commander Gen. Stephen Lorenz established the ceremony at Maxwell in 2007 while he commanded Air University. He attended the Maxwell ceremony June 19. The prop and wings emblem was first worn by aviation cadets in 1917. Today the emblem is worn by cadets at the Air Force Academy and Officer Training School in addition to cadets in Air Force ROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)


Joining the 'long blue line'

An Air Force ROTC cadet touches Maxwell's monument to the "Prop and Wings" in a ceremony June 19 that signified the cadets acceptance into the "long blue line of the Air Force." The cadets wear the prop and wings emblem after completing the arduous first phase of officer training. Air Education and Training Command Commander Gen. Stephen Lorenz established the ceremony at Maxwell in 2007 while he commanded Air University. He attended the Maxwell ceremony June 19. The prop and wings emblem was first worn by aviation cadets in 1917. Today the emblem is worn by cadets at the Air Force Academy and Officer Training School in addition to cadets in Air Force ROTC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

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Steve Smith Sr., Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, signs the shirt of one of the children participating in the youth football camp hosted by Smith, June 22, 2015, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Every child who participated received an autographed shirt and took a photo with Smith. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox /Cleared)
A ProCamp Worldwide youth football coach teaches his team offensive and defensive maneuvers before playing a couple games with National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Steve Smith Sr., during the youth football camp hosted by the NFL football player, June 22, 2015, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Children of military members had the opportunity to learn football, teamwork skills and interact with Smith during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Culbert/Cleared)
Steve Smith Sr., Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, teaches football maneuvers during the youth football camp he hosted June 22, 2015, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. More than 90 children of military members participated in the free camp and were able to learn not only about football from Smith, but about teamwork and sportsmanship, as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/ Cleared)
Steve Smith Sr., Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver, times kids as they speed by during his youth football camp, June 22, 2015, at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. During the camp, children took turns running sprints before getting together to run through a large event banner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/ Cleared)
During military appreciation day at the Montgomery Zoo, children observe turtles and ducks swimming in a pond, June 18, 2015, Montgomery, Alabama. The zoo gave military personnel and their dependents free admission to both the zoo and its Mann Wildlife Learning Museum to show appreciation for the sacrifices of members of the armed services and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Culbert)
An American Alligator skims the water surface at the Montgomery Zoo, June 18, 2015, Montgomery Alabama. Native only to the United States and China, the alligators at the zoo watched hundreds of military members and their families enjoy their day during the zoo’s military appreciation day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Culbert)
Master Sgt. Jeffrey Storman, A-Flight chief, middle right, and Rick Plaskett, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Defense Technology Development director, middle left, cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of the new flight-centric recruiting office May 13, 2015, Prattville, Alabama. Also attending the ceremony were Col. Robert Borja, 369th Recruiting Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Johnathan Austin, 331st Recruiting Squadron commander. In an effort to share manpower and resources, the new facility will combine three offices into one. (U.S Air Force photo by Bud Hancock/Cleared)
A student from Air University proposes innovative ideas to peers and professors during the Leading Edge Symposium held at the Maxwell Club, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, May 7-8, 2015. During the two-day event, 15 students from Air War College, Air Command and Staff College and Squadron Officer School presented opinions and ideas on Air Force-related topics to fellow students and professors to encourage innovative thinking and acceptance of new ideas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Culbert/Cleared)
Col. Andrea Tullos, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, right, along with Janet Lewis, Camellia Garden Club president, left, and Marlie Sherer, Maxwell Roses Garden Club president, center, plant a new Shumard oak outside the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center during the annual Arbor Day Ceremony, April 23, 2015, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Maxwell celebrated its 22nd year of being recognized as a Tree City U.S.A award recipient for its tree care and management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melanie Rodgers Cox/Cleared)
Attendees of the Volunteer Recognition Ceremony luncheon dine together before the presentation of awards, April 21, 2015, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. The ceremony recognized the volunteer service of retirees, active duty military, Department of Defense employees and family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Culbert/Cleared)
Col. Andrea Tullos, 42nd Air Base Wing commander, presents the Volunteer Excellence Award to retired Chief Master Sgt. Tommie Pruitt. Pruitt has been volunteering at the Gunter pharmacy for 15 years, clocking in about 500 hours a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Henry Hancock/Cleared)