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An airman smiles as a woman, a child and a man place pins on her uniform.

Advancing Advocate

Air Force Col. Sondra Nensala's mother, daughter and husband pin on her new rank during a promotion ceremony at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Aug. 31, 2023. Nensala is the 66th Air Base Group staff judge advocate.

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Tags: Military Families, Air Force, Military Spouses, military children
Credit: Todd Maki, Air Force VIRIN: 230831-F-TG847-2060C.JPG

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