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Paralympics

Retired Army Sergeant 1st Class Centra Mazyck prepares to throw the shot put during a Desert Challenge training session at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Events the participants will compete in are the shot put, discus, javelin, long jump, triple jump, high jump, a marathon, and the 100, 200, 400, 800, 1,500 and 5,000-meter runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darlene Seltmann)

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The U.S. Paralympic competitors perform warm-up exercises prior to training for the Desert Challenge May 5 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The challenge is held for competitors to get their entry standards for the national championship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darlene Seltmann)

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Retired Army Spc. Scott Winkler uses the incline bench press machine to work out in preparation for the Desert Challenge while at Luke Air Force Base. Winkler holds the national record in his class for shot put adn discus, and set an American record of 11.27 meters in shot put during the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. Winkler also dedicates the majority of his time to coach other team members in field events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darlene Seltmann)

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Retired Army Spc. Jose Nieves, practices throwing the discus for the Desert Challenge May 4. Fourteen U.S. Paralympic competitors trained at the 56th Force Support Squadron Fitness Center from May 2 through 6 to prepare for the Desert Challenge on May 14 in Mesa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darlene Seltmann)

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The U.S. Paralympic track competitors practice waiting in the set position May 4 during a training session for the Desert Challenge. The U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympic Military Program provides post-rehabilitation support and mentoring to American servicemen and women who have sustained physical injuries such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, visual impairment/blindness and stroke. Veterans are introduced to adaptive sport techniques and opportunities through clinics and camps and are also connected with ongoing parlympic sports programs in their hometowns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darlene Seltmann)

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Retired Army Sgt. Ben Thomas trains for the Desert Challenge 100, 200, and 400-meter wheelchair sprints May 4. He has been training with Retired Master Sgt. John Zavada, 15 year wheelchair track coach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darlene Seltmann)

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PMEL

Staff Sgt. Joshua Preston, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) craftsman, trains Senior Airman David Michael, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron PMEL journeyman, on the calibration of a 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Rate of Climb Indicators April 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Borland, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory apprentice, prepares to investigate the frequency response characteristics of two K-Band waveguide adapters April 7. These adapters operate at frequencies between 18 and 26.5 billion cycles per second (GHz) which is primarily used for RADAR and satellite communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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Staff Sgt. Frances Bland, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) craftsman, assists Airman 1st Class Jared Dowdy, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron PMEL apprentice, with the troubleshooting and repair of a RF signal generator April 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Borland, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory apprentice, calculates measurement correction factors which will allow him to determine true output power values April 7 during the calibration of a Microwave Measurement Receiver Power Sensor Module. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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PMEL

Staff Sgt. Andrew Gonzalez, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman, calibrates a Temperature Indicator Tester for the 161st Maintenance Squadron, 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard April 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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Airman 1st Class Sean Crary, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) apprentice, uses a low torque calibrator to calibrate a torque wrench April 7 for the Air Force Research Laboratory in Mesa, Ariz.. The Luke PMEL performs more than 1,900 torque certifications per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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Staff Sgt. Steven Umana, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) journyeman, evaluates Airman 1st Class David Munn, 56th Component Maintenance Squadron PMEL apprentice, April 7 on his ability to correctly perform an input power safety inspection. This inspection is required on every piece of electrical and electronic support equipment that enters PMEL. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tracie Forte)

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Luke Home School PE

Children in the Luke home school program run across the gym during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. This was one of the final exercises of the P.E. Class. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Luke Home School PE

Marie Cluff, 8, kicks a ball during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. The P.E. program is held once a week at the Youth Center gymnasium. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Luke Home School PE

Children in the Luke home pretend to be "beached whales" in a game of "Captain's Coming!" during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. "Captain's Coming" teaches the children to follow directions while using their imaginations to come up with a solution. No two children's "beached whale" is the same. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Luke Home School PE

Rebecca Clemons, 8, is lead blindfolded to a starting position during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. The P.E. program is held once a week at the Youth Center gymnasium. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Luke Home School PE

Children in the Luke home volunteer to be blindfolded for a game during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. The P.E. program is held once a week at the Youth Center gymnasium. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Luke Home School PE

Rebecca Clemons, 8, concentrates on not falling and dropping her egg as she runs backwards during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. The P.E. program is held once a week at the Youth Center gymnasium. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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Luke Home School PE

Children in the Luke home school program pass a hula hoop along a line without disconnecting hands in a version of musical chairs during the physical education program at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 19, 2011. The P.E. program is held once a week at the Youth Center gymnasium. (U.S Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Colbert)

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