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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Senior Airman Nia Newton, partakes in an on camera interview with Keesler Air Force Base Public Affairs. Media interviews are common to Airmen in TiB because of the unique experiences they have in the Air Force and the story they can tell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

“Quiet in the House,” Senior Airman Kyle Mergeler, 9th Intelligence Squadron Geospatial Intelligence Analyst journeyman and Tops in Blue Staging director, lifts the stage trusts at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Nov. 1, 2014. Everyone around the stage gets quiet and watches the trust rise to help identify and address any discrepancies that may arise with stage that could become a hazard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

The stage goes up with or without the help of volunteers easing the workload. The average time to get the stage up is roughly six hours, which can tire out Tops in Blue members before the performance. Tired or not, TiB delivers their performance with high energy and great attitudes every night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Master Sgt. Justin Worley, 744th Communications Squadron Cyber Transport craftsman and TiB acting first sergeant and guitarist, checks the alignment of the front trust. After everything is stabilized the front trust will be raised to provide extra lighting during the performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Staff Sgt. Jacob Becker, 576th Flight Test Squadron Missile and Space System Electronics Maintenance craftsman and Tops in Blue drummer, gives a safety brief to volunteers at Keesler Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 1, 2014. Tops in Blue had over 130 volunteers from Keesler AFB, the most TiB has seen. Some locations can’t provide volunteers and TiB must unload and set up the stage which is roughly around 60,000 pounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Members eat a quick breakfast at the dining facility on Keesler Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 1, 2014. Maintaining a healthy diet while on tour is the best way to maintain energy and functionality for stage building and high-end performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Senior Airman Mark Roberts, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations apprentice, drives to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 31, 2014. During long drives, another Tops in Blue member will converse with Roberts to distract him from the monotony of driving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Senior Airman Gabriel Villanueva, front, 436th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment journeyman and Tops in Blue saxophonist, and Senior Airman Kyle Mccarty, rear, 15th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Maintenance journeyman and TiB vocalist, enter the bus at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Nov. 1, 2014. After a quick breakfast, members of TiB have to set up their stage and get ready for the performance. They usually are prepared with enough time for a short break before the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Tops in Blue vocalists rehearse a new song on the road to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Oct. 31, 2014. New songs are rehearsed to be performed at later dates in the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

“They didn’t have a men’s section...” Members dressed in super hero costumes pose for a photo Oct. 31, 2014 on the road to Keesler, Miss. Tops in Blue travels with about 40 members, most of them traveling in close quarters for the entirety of the tour. Members find ways to bond and laugh to keep morale high and stress low. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

“In town, Dress Down.” Staff Sgt. Marc Hightower, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems craftsmen and Tops in Blue keyboardist, dresses down after the announcement that the bus was off of a military installation. Members dress down into more comfortable clothing during the long drives that the team endures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Behind the Performance: Tops in Blue

Tom Edwards, Tops in Blue director, briefs members before their departure to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 31, 2014. The 8:00 a.m. meeting helped to remind members of TiB what their job means and to refocus them for the remaining duration of the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released

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Sexual assault prevention and response raises awareness through poker tournament

A poker player reviews his cards during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response “I’m all in!” Texas Hold ’em Tournament in Club XL on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 13, 2014. The tournament was designed to draw in a different crowd, men specifically, to raise awareness on sexual assault prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Delgado)(Released)

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Volunteers needed for the tax season

Tax season is approaching fast and the 47th Flying Training Wing Legal Office is looking for volunteers to help with the numerous anticipated Tax requests from Laughlin members. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the legal office at 298-5172 for more information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Macy's Parade

Pictured is Braylen Blassingame, with his snare drums. Blassingame will be playing in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band on Nov. 27, 2014, in New York City, NY. Blassingame is a senior at Del Rio High School and section leader of the Mighty Ram Band. (Courtesy Photo)

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SUPT Class 15-02 is set to graduate

SUPT Class 15-02 is set to graduate

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Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Ryan Taylor, 85 FTS

First Lt. Ryan Taylor, center, 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot , poses with Col. Brian Hastings, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award here Nov. 19, 2014. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Running with the Bulls’ 4th year best yet

Bags of food are placed in bins during the 4th annual Running with the Bulls 5K and 10K at the Brown Plaza in Del Rio, Texas, Nov. 8, 2014. This year members could bring food to donate at the beginning of the run for a chance to win door prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Running with the Bulls’ 4th year best yet

Runner’s pass the finish-line as a clock keeps their time at the 4th annual Running with the Bulls 5K and 10K in Del Rio, Texas, Nov. 8, 2014. Val Verde Loaves and Fishes’ Running with the Bulls race is their only fundraising event for the year to supplement donations and on average raises around $50,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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Help the Ed Center help you

The base education office is currently asking Team XL to complete a survey designed to gather information on desired higher education programs for the Laughlin community. The survey will be open until Nov. 30 and only takes a few minutes to complete. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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