Science, art and logistics all play a role in how the U.S. military paints its aircraft to be ready for battle.

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Vanessa Marquette of Syracuse, N.Y., comes from a long line of service members. Both of her grandfathers fought in World War II, as did her great-uncle. Her mother and father served in the Air Force.