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 Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno listens to a pre-flight briefing from U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Ohno received a medical brief and training, was fitted for his flight suit and helmet and discussed what to expect with the pilot. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)
 Tech. Sgt. Kayla Stennis, a crew chief for the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” conducts final checks before eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno departs on and incentive flight from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Prior to takeoff, Ohno received thorough training to prepare him for the flight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)
 Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie prepare for takeoff on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023. Before departure, Ohno received a detailed pre-flight briefing from the pilot to prepare him for the flight. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)
 Members of the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” applaud as eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 Advance Pilot Maj. Jeffrey "Simmer" Downie taxi to the runway on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, May 31, 2023.  Ohno received a pre-flight brief, multiple trainings, was fitted for his flight suit and helmet, and discussed what to expect with the pilot prior to departure. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Todd)
 A man with brown hair in a green shirt grabs a white bottle from a woman in a black hair wrap and black shawl.
 A man in a black shirt reads a white paper on a silver counter.
 Four men in green military uniforms and a man in a blue shirt cut a large blue ribbon with large silver scissors.
 Space systems Command’s newly rebranded and expanded Commercial Space Office (COMSO) is focused on facilitating commercial technology transfer at the speed of need to enable “fight tonight” capabilities.
 Col Troy Woodard, USAFSAM commander, answered questions from the audience during the SpOC Missile Community Cancer Study town hall. Members of the audience were able to have their questions and concerns addressed during the town hall which was held virtually and in person.
 Lt Gen Stephen N. Whiting delivered opening comments during the Missile Community Cancer Study town hall. SpOC’s leadership team is committed to keeping uniformed and nonuniformed Guardians and Airmen informed on this important issue. Their health and well-being is paramount.
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