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Control Demonstrations, Counterspace Group, Space Superiority Systems Wing, Los Angeles AFB, California
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324:Shipton's husband is a retired Air Force officer.
978:"PN2277 — Maj. Gen. Donna D. Shipton — Air Force"
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