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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Burns conducts a patrol in Iraq during one of his three deployments. Burns was injured by an improvised explosive device during his last deployment and was medically discharged from the U.S. Army in 2011. (Courtesy photo)


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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Burns conducts a patrol in Iraq during one of his three deployments. Burns was injured by an improvised explosive device during his last deployment and was medically discharged from the U.S. Army in 2011. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz climbs the ladder of a B-1B Lancer Aug. 11, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The senator was able to get an up-close look at the bomber and learn about its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz poses for a photo with Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Group Aug. 11, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. He was briefed by senior leaders on the capabilities of the 7th Bomb Wing and 317th Airlift Group, toured the base and received an up-close look at the C-130J and B-1B Lancer.
U.S. Air Force Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander, greets U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Aug. 11, 2016, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The purpose of the visit was to introduce Cruz to the base and its mission sets and get a glimpse at a day in the life of the Airmen who support Team Dyess. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz looks at The Norden Bombsight during a visit to the Dyess Museum Aug. 11, 2016, in Abilene Texas. The museum boasts Air Force heritage and exhibits spanning from World War II to the present. It will also be the site of the future Torqe 62 memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, gives his opening remarks at the Air Force Ball Oct. 17, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Air Force Ball is an annual Air Force-wide tradition to celebrate the history and the heritage of the Air Force. This year there were 780 guests in attendance, which included Airmen, spouses, Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Military Affairs Committee members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, and his wife, Kim, lead the first dance of the evening during the Air Force Ball Oct. 17, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The ball is an Air Force-wide, annual tradition where Airmen build morale while reflecting on their history and heritage. It is also a way to celebrate Airmen and their families and thank them for everything they do when contributing to the Air Force mission to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mayfield/Released)
Participants line up July 1, 2015 in the parking lot of the Base Exchange at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Riders gathered for a motorcycle safety course sponsored by Dyess, the Abilene Police Department and international motorcycle group, the Green Knights. The temporary track that accompanied the course was designed for participants to practice the safe handling techniques they had learned earlier in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Guerrero/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, presents a check to 1st Lt. Erika Thornton, left, 2nd Lt. Megan VanHorn and 1st Lt. Hilary Ince, all assigned to the 7th Contracting Squadron, during the 2015 Big Country Innovation Challenge June 26, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Airmen placed first in the competition for their idea to convert hard-copy contracts to electronic contracts permanently within their squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Nicole Ferrara/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Johnathan Kropke, 7th Operations Support Squadron ground radar apprentice, speaks during the 2015 Big Country Innovation Challenge June 26, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. As one of the presenters, Kropke suggested transferring paper technical orders to mobile tablets in his section, so all files could be available electronically. He placed third in the challenge and was awarded $1,600 to purchase the tablets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Johnathan Kropke, 7th Operations Support Squadron ground radar apprentice, speaks during the 2015 Big Country Innovation Challenge June 26, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. As one of the presenters, Kropke suggested transferring paper technical orders to mobile tablets in his section, so all files could be available electronically. He placed third in the challenge and was awarded $1,600 to purchase the tablets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)
Benjamin Kohlmann, founder of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum, uploads a photo of three presenters on his Twitter page during the 2015 Big Country Innovation Challenge June 26, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Kohlmann served as one of the judges for the competition. DEF teamed up with Dyess to bring together a network of defense entrepreneurs and innovators. Kohlmann founded DEF on the premise of an article he wrote three years ago, “The Military Needs More Disruptive Thinkers.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, sits with a panel of judges during the 2015 Big Country Innovation Challenge June 26, 2015, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The challenge was established to promote a culture of innovation at Dyess and across the Air Force to align with the 7th Bomb Wing commander’s priorities and mission objectives. The panel judged each competitor based on their overall presentation, quality of the idea and the ability to take action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kedesha Pennant/Released)