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Great horned owl chicks huddle together in a corner at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. These chicks, also known as owlets, are covered in fluffy down feathers and are completely helpless at birth. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist Brandon Nooner)

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An immature Nothern black widow crawls on a surface at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. While their bites are not usually fatal to healthy adults, they can cause significant pain and discomfort. To minimize the risk of being bitten, wear gloves when working in areas where these spiders might be found, such as woodpiles, sheds or outdoor structures. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist Brandon Nooner)

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A vinegaroon crawls on the ground at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Vinegaroons can release a defensive spray of acetic acid, similar in odor and acidity to vinegar, which allows them keep cockroaches and other insect populations under control. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist Brandon Nooner)

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A striped bark scorpion crawls on the ground at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. These scorpions are nocturnal creatures, preferring to hide in crevices under bark, rocks, or other sheltered areas during the day and becoming active at night to hunt for prey. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist Brandon Nooner)

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A Texas brown tarantula crawls on the ground at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This species' venom is not considered dangerous to humans and is comparable to a bee or a wasp sting in terms of its effects. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist Brandon Nooner)

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A Texas redheaded centipede crawls on the ground at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. These centipedes offer ecological benefits by controlling pest populations. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist Brandon Nooner)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clara Acquaah (left), 47th Communications Squadron client systems technician, and Sara Yousif (right), 47th CS information technology specialist read posters of influential women during a women’s equality luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 30, 2023. Women from diverse roles and ranks gathered at the luncheon to share their experiences and foster camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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U.S. retired Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly Grewe (left), middle school counseling secretary, receives a memento from Master Sgt. Chelsea Moschel (middle), 47th Operations Group first sergeant, and Airman Djervena Previlon (right), 47th Force Support Squadron customer service technician, during the women’s equality luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 30, 2023. This annual observance reaffirms the commitment to ensuring that women's voices are heard, and their contributions acknowledged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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U.S. retired Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly Grewe, middle school counseling secretary, speaks behind a podium to participants of the women’s equality luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 30, 2023. This annual observance reaffirms the commitment to ensuring that women's voices are heard, and their contributions acknowledged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber

U.S. Air Force altitude chamber technicians monitor the pilots and technicians inside during operations at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023. Throughout the entire mission, chamber technicians will keep a close eye on the status of the members inside, watching for any symptoms of altitude sickness; if symptoms occur operators will return the group to a previous altitude and check up on the affected member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber

U.S. Air Force altitude chamber technicians and International pilots "denite" before going up in altitude in the hypobolic chamber at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023. Deniting is the process of purging extra nitrogen from the bloodstream to ensure that pilots do not undergo decompression sickness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Palaca, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician, prepares a pilot's oxygen mask for the altitude chamber at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023. A pilot's oxygen mask must have a good seal before going up to altitude, ensuring they receive enough air to maintain consciousness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Palaca, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician, prepares the air supplies for the altitude chamber at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023. Keeping the correct levels of oxygen is essential for the members inside, ensuring that members get to experience the correct levels of oxygen deprivation at each altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Palaca, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician, checks the control box for the altitude chamber at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023. Despite Laughlin's altitude chamber being built in 1952, upgrades to the support equipment have kept the chamber up to date and able to support pilots in the modern age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Diana Mata, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiologist, notates the status of the members inside the altitude chamber at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2023. Technicians use cameras, windows, and microphones inside the chamber to keep surveillance on the members inside, watching for signs of sickness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Col Davidson T-6 Flight

A 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainer guides a T-6 Texan II out from under a sunshade at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023. During taxiing, maintainers will ensure that no other vehicles will collide with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Col Davidson T-6 Flight

A T-6 Texan II takes off at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023. The T-6 is the primary training aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Col Davidson T-6 Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson (left), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Captain Randy Williams (right), an 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, cover a pre-flight brief for a T-6 Texan II flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023. Instructor pilots are the core of the pilot training program, guiding students to become the best pilots in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Col Davidson T-6 Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson (right), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Captain Randy Williams (left), an 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, speak with a maintainer before their flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023. Maintainers are an essential part of Laughlin’s mission, keeping aircraft running and doing deeper inspections of aircraft in between flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Col Davidson T-6 Flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson (right), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Captain Randy Williams (left), an 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, inspect aircraft parts before flying at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023. Even though Laughlin maintainers are excellent at their jobs, pilots inspect critical aircraft components before a flight to ensure they are in good working order. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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