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November 10, 2012
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Aircraft crew to the rescue

Kelly Buck graduated from Roseburg High in 1987 and was chosen to attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado. He graduated with his degree and trained as a pilot. After being stationed at many places around the world, Kelly is now a test pilot who is stationed in Oklahoma City at Tinker Air Force Base. Kelly was presented The Aircrew Safety Award of Distinction after he and his crew prevented the devastation of their $300 million aircraft. Kelly was commanding the craft when he felt the onset of positive G forces and saw incorrect instrument readings. The plane was headed …

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