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Staff Sgt. Jerrad Skone and Staff Sgt. Bob Ruzewski both enlisted in the Air Force in 2016 and transitioned the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in 2020 after completing their active duty contracts. The two have been best friends since third grade and have followed very similar life paths since. (U.S. Air National Guard illustration by Staff Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss)