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250910-F-DE541-1059

Jiffy Helton, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr.’s mother, speaks to participants in the installation’s 16th annual Helton Week defenders challenge at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 10, 2025. The challenge was held in memory of her son, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., who was the first security forces officer killed in military operations since the Vietnam War, Sept. 8, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250908-F-DE541-1547

U.S. Air Force Christopher Hyman, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Jenny participate in the 16th annual Helton Hall 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2025. 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr. is remembered for his selfless leadership and motto: “Don’t be a weak sauce.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250908-F-DE541-1449

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Clements III, 6th Security Forces Squadron commander, rucks during the 16th annual Helton Hall 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2025. The 5K was held in memory of 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., the first security forces officer killed in military operations since the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250908-F-DE541-1422

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Oscar Gomez, 6th Security Forces Squadron standardization and evaluation noncommissioned officer in charge, congratulates Tech. Sgt. Erica Hudson, 6th SFS superintendent, during the 16th annual Helton Hall 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2025. 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., voluntarily deployed from MacDill to Iraq. He extended his tour to continue leading missions, ultimately giving his life during an improvised explosive attack Sept. 8, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250908-F-DE541-1247

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Isabella Norris, 6th Force Support Squadron force management officer in charge, participates in the 16th annual Helton Hall 5K held at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2025. Norris received the third place medal in the 5K. 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr.'s leadership and sacrifice are remembered at MacDill AFB through Helton Hall and the annual Lt. Helton Memorial Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250908-F-DE541-1230

Jeanne Rhea-McManus, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr.’s sister, awards the 2nd place medal to Ansumana Turay, Office of Special Investigations Detachment 340 special agent, following the 16th annual Helton Hall 5K held at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2025. The 5K honors her brother who extended his deployment to continue leading missions near Baghdad and was killed by an improvised explosive device on Sept. 8, 2009. Helton was the first security forces officer killed in military operations since the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250908-F-DE541-1190

16th annual Helton Hall 5K run medals are displayed at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 8, 2025. 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., 6th Security Forces Squadron assistant operations officer, extended his deployment from Det. 3 to Det. 2 of the 732d Expeditionary SFS in August 2009. Helton died Sept. 8, 2009 by an improvised explosive device on his 44th outside-the-wire mission in the Mahmudiyah District of Baghdad. He was the first security forces officer killed in military operations since the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)
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250911-F-RI626-1307

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing pose for a group photo with Hillsborough County Firefighters after completing a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sep. 11, 2025. Participants climbed nine flights of stairs 411 times to honor the 411 first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250911-F-RI626-1269

Service members and Hillsborough County firefighters place the names of first responders whose lives were lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on a dedicated board during a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. Participants climbed nine flights of stairs 411 times to honor the 411 first responders who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250911-F-RI626-1209

Hillsborough County firefighters ascend the Air Traffic Control Tower stairs during a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. Firefighters and Airmen carried the names of fallen first responders up nine flights of stairs 411 times, once for each name, placing each on a dedicated board on the 9th floor as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250911-F-RI626-1099

Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing ascend the Air Traffic Control Tower stairs during a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. Participants climbed nine flights of stairs 411 times to honor the 411 first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250911-F-RI626-1028

A volunteer prepares names of fallen first responders for participants of the 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. MacDill service members, alongside Hillsborough County firefighters, climbed nine flights of stairs 411 times to honor the 411 first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250911-F-RI626-1022

A U.S. flag is draped over the 6th Air Refueling Wing Air Traffic Control Tower during a 9/11 Memorial climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. Participants climbed nine flights of stairs 411 times to honor the sacrifice first responders made during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250911-F-RI626-1002

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Ottenwess, 6th Air Refueling Wing command chief, gives opening remarks about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during a 9/11 Memorial Climb at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 11, 2025. Service members and Hillsborough County firefighters climbed nine flights of stairs 411 times to honor the 411 first responders who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monique Stober)
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250409-F-KS481-7188

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 31st Wing Staff Agencies and 31st Comptroller Squadron participate in the wing-wide flightline run during Wyvern Warfighter Week at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 9, 2025. The run demonstrated collective efforts across the Wingto uphold standards and ensure the physical fitness pillar of the warrior ethos mindset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)
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250602-O-TJ509-9977

MSgt Ryan Hines trains for powerlifting at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Hines and others from Team Air Force participated in a week-long training camp in early June in preparation for the 2025 DoD Warrior Games to be held in July. DoD Warrior Games, hosted by U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command, brings together nearly 200 military service members to compete in adaptive sports as part of their recovery journeys. The 2025 games will be held from July 18 through 26th at Colorado College.
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240422-F-NA897-1019

MSgt Ryan Hines practices shot during Warrior Games training in San Antonio, TX. This week, AFW2 hosted a group of Wounded Warriors and Caregivers to an introductory look at support programs offering them resources they can use as part of their recovery. Members of Team Air Force spent the week honing their skills in preparation for the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games to be held in Orlando, Florida at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, 21-30 June.
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250722-A-UH299-6165

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan Hines, a Purple Heart recipient and Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Ambassador from Tampa, Fla., assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., prepares to throw a shot put during a field competition at the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 22, 2025. The DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition that celebrates the dedication of military service members resiliency in recovering from being wounded, injured or ill through a series of competitive sports that demonstrates the remarkable potential of our service members. (Courtesy photo by Joe Rogers)
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250604-O-TJ509-8885

MSgt Ryan Hines trains for field at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Hines and others from Team Air Force participated in a week-long training camp in early June in preparation for the 2025 DoD Warrior Games to be held in July. DoD Warrior Games, hosted by U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command, brings together nearly 200 military service members to compete in adaptive sports as part of their recovery journeys. The 2025 games will be held from July 18 through 26th at Colorado College.
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250724-F-ZS275-9998

U.S. Air Force Team Air Force athletes pose for a group photo after winning the gold medal in the indoor rowing event for Team Air Force at the 2025 DoD Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado, July 21, 2025. The DoD Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command from July 18-26, 2025, unite nearly 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans in 11 adaptive sports to enhance recovery through community and competition. A paralympic-style event initiated by the U.S. Olympic Committee from 2010 to 2014 in Colorado Springs, the games have been DoD-hosted since 2015, starting with the U.S. Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Force Wounded Warrior Program)
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