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Mother of fallen Defender ‘marches on’ honoring son

Jiffy Helton-Sarver presents the 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr. Leadership Award to 2nd Lt. Kensie Parmer, U.S. Air Force Security Forces Basic Officer Course graduate. Helton-Sarver joins U.S. Air Force Security Forces Basic Officer Course students on their 4-mile graduation ruck in memory of her son on August 15, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Her son, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., served as a security forces officer assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Helton was killed by an explosively formed projectile that hit his vehicle Sept. 8, 2009, during a deployment to Baghdad, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 343rd Training Squadron honors Helton’s legacy and heroism at every Basic Officer Course graduation and Helton-Sarver marches alongside the students throughout every graduation ruck. . (U.S. Air Force Photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Mother of fallen Defender ‘marches on’ honoring son

Jiffy Helton-Sarver hugs a security forces officer during the U.S. Air Force Security Forces Basic Officer Course graduation ruck. Helton-Sarver joins U.S. Air Force Security Forces Basic Officer Course students on their 4-mile graduation ruck in memory of her son on August 15, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Her son, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., served as a security forces officer assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Helton was killed by an explosively formed projectile that hit his vehicle Sept. 8, 2009, during a deployment to Baghdad, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 343rd Training Squadron honors Helton’s legacy and heroism at every Basic Officer Course graduation and Helton-Sarver marches alongside the students throughout every graduation ruck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
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Mother of fallen Defender ‘marches on’ honoring son

Jiffy Helton-Sarver joins U.S. Air Force Security Forces Basic Officer Course students on their 4-mile graduation ruck in memory of her son on Aug. 15, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Her son, 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., served as a security forces officer assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Helton was killed by an explosively formed projectile that hit his vehicle Sept. 8, 2009, during a deployment to Baghdad supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 343rd Training Squadron honors Helton’s legacy and heroism at every Basic Officer Course graduation and Helton-Sarver marches alongside the students throughout every graduation ruck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
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Veterans recall decades of service

Eddie Molett enlisted in the Air Force in 1960 and currently serves as a supply technician with the 343rd Training Squadron. (Courtesy Photo)
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Veterans recall decades of service

Eddie Molett enlisted in the Air Force in 1960 and currently serves as a supply technician with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. “What I wanted to do was see the world,” said Eddie Molett upon enlisting in the Air Force. He has 63 years in federal service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa Adame)
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Chef Robert Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas

Chef Robert Irvine, renowned for his commitment to healthy living, serves a spread of nutritious dishes to more than 400 343rd Technical Training Airmen at a special dinner event aimed at promoting wellness and mindful eating. The Robert Irvine Foundation has been hosting “Breaking Bread with Military Heroes” at military installations across the country. As of May 2023, the foundation had served more than 18,400 service members at 20 events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Chef Robert Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Chef Robert Irvine, renowned for his commitment to healthy living, serves a spread of nutritious dishes to more than 400 Security Forces Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron at the Robert Irvine Foundation "Breaking Bread with Heroes" event June 14, aimed at promoting wellness and mindful eating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory Walker)
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Chef Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, advises a Security Forces technical training Airman on the benefits of using healthier cooking oils, like grape seed oil, during a cooking demonstration. Irvine and his corporate chefs served dinner for Defenders from the 343rd Training Squadron June 14, attended the 331st Training Squadron Basic Military Training graduation parade and provided a cooking demonstration for a select number of Defenders at a JBSA dining facility June 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory Walker)
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Chef Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, guides two skilled Airmen as they showcase their culinary skills in front of an audience of technical training students. Staff Sgt. Selina Abril (left) and Tech. Sgt. Denise Good (right), both military training leaders with the 343rd Training Squadron, were given a select number of ingredients and a few minutes to whip up a healthy meal in front of the audience of 50 students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory Walker)
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Chef Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Two Airmen engage in a taste-testing session during a Chef Robert Irvine cooking demonstration at the Mesquite Dining Facility June 15. The demo gave Airmen practical tips on how to stay healthy and fit using ingredients readily available in installation commissaries. The chef called on members of the audience to taste-test various spices and seasonings and educated them on how to quickly make a healthy meal. The demo was part of a two-day event hosted by the 502nd Force Support Squadron and 37th Training Wing to reinforce the importance of physical fitness and overall well-being within the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Chef Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

Celebrity chef, Robert Irvine's, Corporate Chefs guide two Airmen as they showcase their culinary prowess in front of an audience of 343rd Training Squadron Security Forces technical training students. Staff Sgt. Selina Abril (left) and Tech. Sgt. Denise Good (right) are military training leaders with the 343rd TRS and were called up front to conduct an on-the-spot cooking demo. Irvine and his corporate chefs not only conducted the demo, June 15, but also served up a dinner for more than 400 Defenders from the 343rd TRS June 14. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Chef Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

More than 400 343rd Training Squadron Security Forces technical training students attended a dinner with celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, June 14, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Gateway Club. The event was part of the Robert Irvine Foundation's "Breaking Break with Heroes" program aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Chef Irvine visits Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

More than 400 343rd Training Squadron Security Forces technical training students attended a dinner with celebrity chef, Robert Irvine, June 14, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Gateway Club. The event was part of the Robert Irvine Foundation's "Breaking Break with Heroes" program aimed at promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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Automating repetitive tasks saves hours of work

Staff Sgt. Ryan Jette created an automation for training records that saved 79 man hours in the 37th Training Group alone before launching throughout his career field. Jette is a Unit Training Manager with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)
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14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron pay tribute to fallen Defenders at the 14th Annual Defender Ruck at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 12, 2021. Approximately 1,500 Airmen and guests participated in the march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)
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14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

Col. Joyce Storm (left), 37th Training Group commander, marches alongside Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron in memory of fallen Defenders at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 12, 2021. Camaraderie, determination, and respect were evident as approximately 1,500 Airmen and guests participated in the march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)
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14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

Christine Herwick, mother of Staff Sgt. Travis Griffin, honored her son’s sacrifice at this year’s ruck at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 12, 2021. Griffin was killed by a roadside bomb while on patrol in Baghdad during his seventh deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)
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14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron begin their portion of the march during the 14th Annual Defender Ruck at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 12, 2021. Camaraderie, determination, and respect were evident as approximately 1,500 Airmen and guests participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)
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14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron march uphill during the 14th Annual Defender Ruck at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 12, 2021. The 343rd TRS holds the march to pay tribute to those who gave all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)
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14th Annual Defender Ruck honors fallen Airmen

Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron participate in the 14th Annual Defender Ruck at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Nov. 12, 2021. The 343rd TRS holds the annual march to pay tribute to those who gave all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Agnes Koterba)
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