Staff Sgt. Chantel Thibeaux, Joint Base-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, dental assistant instructor, peeks down at a line of Airmen laughing during their graduation rehearsal. Thibeaux's battle with breast cancer didn't stop her from bonding with the Airmen she was charged to prepare for the operational Air Force.

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