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McConnell hosts Open House

Lt. Col. Derek Routt, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird Air Demonstration Squadron operations officer , who flies the No. 7 jet prepares Bill Pater, a 23-year firefighter veteran from Derby, Kan., for his “Hometown Hero” flight inside an F-16 fighter aircraft Sept. 23, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Pater was selected as the “Hometown Hero” for his passion to serve and his commitment to the Derby Community. The "Hometown Hero" orientation flight with the Thunderbirds is a way to showcase Americans doing amazing things in their community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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