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Kourtney Menches, strength and conditioning coach, right, spots a 20th Operations Group (OG) pilot at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Oct. 15, 2021. The 20th OG Optimizing the Human Weapons System program provides general fitness support to Shaw pilots to improve the longevity and readiness of aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ingold)

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