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Staff Sgt. Doug Ruggerio prepares to launch a F-15 Eagle from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Oct. 22, 1996, during William Tell '96. William Tell is an annual competition designed to challenge the air-to-air capabilities of combat air forces and have their crews perform under simulated combat conditions. Ruggerio is a crew chief with the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Staff Sgt. Ruggerio prepares to launch a F-15 Eagle during William Tell '96.

Staff Sgt. Doug Ruggerio prepares to launch a F-15 Eagle from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., on Oct. 22, 1996, during William Tell '96. William Tell is an annual competition designed to challenge the air-to-air capabilities of combat air forces and have their crews perform under simulated combat conditions. Ruggerio is a crew chief with the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

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