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Pedaling through history

Seventeen-year-old Mike Nishimuta and the bike he used to travel more than 3,000 miles through Europe, February 1969, in Lawton, Okla. The bike was purchased in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 1968 and cost 485 Swedish Kroner, which at the time was equal to $106.16. (Courtesy photo/Mike Nishimuta)

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Pedaling through history

Mike Nishimuta poses for a photo after completing a 50-mile bike ride from Venice to Bassano, Italy, Oct. 19, 2013. In 1968, the Oklahoma native traversed more than 3,000 miles through Europe over a five month period. (Courtesy photo/Mike Nishimuta)

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Pedaling through history

Mike Nishimuta points out the same 50-mile path from Venice to Bassano, Italy, that he once traveled in 1968 as a young man, Oct. 21, 2013 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Originally, he got the idea to travel Europe by bicycle from an article in a 1955 issue of National Geographic magazine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)

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Pedaling through history

Mike Nishimuta, on the left at 17 years old with the bike he used to travel more than 3,000 miles through Europe, February 1969, in Lawton, Okla., and on the right, after celebrating the 45th anniversary of his trip, October 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Nishimuta rode along the same 50-mile path from Venice to Bassano, Italy, Oct. 19. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Jessica Hines)

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Ironman World Championship

Lt. Col. Scott Poteet, 31st Operations Group deputy, recently completed the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii where he ranked 343 out of 2,134 participants and finished with a time of 9:38:26. Ironman competitions are three-part races consisting of a swim, bike and run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Ironman World Championship

Lt. Col. Scott Poteet, 31st Operations Group deputy, runs on the track Oct. 23, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Poteet recently completed the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where he ranked 343 out of 2,134 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

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Ironman World Championship

Lt. Col. Scott Poteet, 31st Operations Group deputy, crosses the finish line during an Ironman World Championship qualifier in Ariz. Poteet recently completed the 2013 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where he ranked 343 out of 2,134 participants. (Courtesy photo)

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Chief's Choice Award August Award Recipient: Staff Sgt. Crystal Campbell

Staff Sgt.Crystal Campbell, 31st Medical Operations Squadron member, consistently provides superior customer service and patient care to the Aviano Air Base community. She displays outstanding professionalism and compassion for the base populace seeking care at our medical treatment facility. She always treats her patients and/or customers with a high level of respect, regardless of their rank or position. Her constant smile and caring attitude make her the perfect choice for the Aviano's Chief's Choice Award for August. Thank you Sergeant Campbell for your commitment to our community and caring for our families!

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Capt. Nicholas Krajicek,555th Fighter Squadron pilot, removes moss buildup along the Ruial canal, Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. Krajicek, a resident of Budoia, organized the joint cleanup effort, that included more than 40 U.S. and Italian volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Italian volunteers discuss the mechanics of a drain along the Ruial Canal while cleaning the canal Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. More than 40 Italian and U.S. volunteers performed the cleanup along the historic landmark.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

An Italian volunteer mixes concrete that will be used to repair the Ruial Canal Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia Italy. More than 40 volunteers removed moss and weeds, cemented new stones, and cut back overgrown vegetation along the 400 year old canal.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Capt. Nicholas Krajicek,555th Fighter Squadron pilot, removes moss buildup along the Ruial canal, Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. Krajicek, a resident of Budoia, organized the joint cleanup effort, that included more than 40 U.S. and Italian volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Capt. Nicholas Krajicek,555th Fighter Squadron pilot, removes moss buildup along the Ruial canal, Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. Krajicek, a resident of Budoia, organized the joint cleanup effort, that included more than 40 U.S. and Italian volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Italian and U.S. volunteers perform restorations on the Ruial Canal Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. More than 40 volunteers came together to repair the historic canal built more than 400 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Italian and U.S. volunteers remove moss from the Ruial Canal Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. More than 40 volunteers came together to repair the historic canal built more than 400 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Italian and U.S. volunteers hike to the Ruial Canal Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. More than 40 volunteers came together to repair the historic canal, built more than 400 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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US, Italians team up for historic restoration

Capt. Nicholas Krajicek,555th Fighter Squadron pilot, briefs volunteers, Oct. 19, 2013, in Budoia, Italy. Krajicek, a resident of Budoia, organized the joint cleanup effort of more than 40 volunteers, who worked to repair a 400-year old canal.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Whitney)

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Chief's Choice Award August Award Recipient: Tech. Sgt. Leonard Collins

Tech. Sgt. Leonard Collins, 31st Civil Engineer Squadron member, led a base detail of 40 Airmen from 11 functional backgrounds and career fields. Tasked with cleaning and preparing 121 rooms in two Dormitoriesto host NATO partners and other USAFE Airmen during international cross-servicing exercises, his team assembled 242 bunks and placed these in appropriate rooms for the NATO bed-down plan, which boosted building capacity by 50 percent. They also disposed of 55 tons of refuse and identified 57 infrastructure repairs valued at more than $7,000. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the mission Sergeant Collins. (Courtesy photo)

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USAFE golf promotion

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Roberts, 31st Munitions Squadron senior controller, tees off, Oct. 11, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Roberts won a USAFE-wide golf promotion that included a four-night trip to Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany, two rounds of golf at Alpental Golf Course and $1,000 for travel allowance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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USAFE golf promotion

Tech. Sgt. Joshua Roberts, 31st Munitions Squadron senior controller, tees off, Oct. 11, 2013, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Roberts won a USAFE-wide golf promotion that included a four-night trip to Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany, two rounds of golf at Alpental Golf Course and $1,000 for travel allowance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matthew Lotz)

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