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Randy W. Ball flies a MiG-17 during the Fiesta of Flight airshow at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 8, 2024. Ball is a part of the FighterJets Jet Demo Team and sometimes flies less than 100 feet from the ground at speeds approaching 700mph. The airshow showcased military and civilian aircraft alike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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Team Eglin increases Honor Guard roster, support area

Airman 1st Class Whitney Eckstine, 96th Medical Operations Squadron, salutes during the Team Eglin Honor Guard graduation ceremony March 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Approximately 18 new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pall bearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. The graduating flight size increased because Eglin and Hurlburt Field Honor Guard teams are supporting part of Tyndall AFB’s funeral area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Civil Air Patrol cadets, cadre, and Team XL personnel pose for a group photo on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 27, 2023. The cadets were immersed in a week-long journey of learning, inspiration, and hands-on aviation activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Show, 85th Flying Training Squadron commander, right, and retired Col. Dale Ullrich, previous 85th FTS commander, left, look inside the cockpit of a T-6 Texan II on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Sept. 2, 2022. The 85th FTS celebrated its 50th anniversary at Laughlin by showcasing the modern pilot training experience to previous members and commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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An F-15E Strike Eagle sits on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2020. Two teams of pilots flying the F-15E visited Laughlin from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to talk with student pilots, first assignment instructor pilots and leaders on the aircrafts’ capabilities as well as increase interaction within the fighter pilot community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)
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200923-F-QD077-1004

An F-15E Strike Eagle sits on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2020. Two teams of pilots flying the F-15E visited Laughlin from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to talk with student pilots, first assignment instructor pilots and leaders on the aircrafts’ capabilities as well as increase interaction within the fighter pilot community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)
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Albert Garcia, a welder with the Engine Repair Regional Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, welds the ven housing, a part of an aircraft exhaust, Jan. 5, 2017. Garcia was working on the final step of a process which takes an old aircraft part, breaks it down, and reassembles it—saving money and time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)
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Gust lock

Parts from the T-6A Texan II gust lock mechanism lay on a table at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2016. The gust lock mechanism can be engaged to lock the rudders and ailerons in place to prevent directional movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
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Gust lock in place

Part of the T-6A Texan II gust lock mechanism is housed behind all of the aircrafts gauges and instruments, requiring multiple parts to be displaced before beginning the gust lock removal process. Each aircraft is estimated to take three to four days to complete the project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
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AETC team keeps Laughlin’s student pilots on track

T-1A Jayhawks from throughout the Air Education and Training Command sit on the flight line of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 15, 2016. Training bases - including Vance AFB, Okla., Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, Texas and Columbus AFB, Miss. – loaned some of their aircraft to help continue student pilot training after a devastating hail storm damaged Laughlin’s aircraft. The support received helps Laughlin complete its primary mission: to graduate the world’s best military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)
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Graduation day surprise

Laughlin Air Force Base student pilot graduates, Class 15-08, and their families tour two F-35 Lightning II jets on May 1, 2015. Luke currently has 22 of the scheduled 144 F-35’s on the flightline with 20 U.S. jets and two from the Royal Australian Air Force. A total of 11 countries will send representatives to Luke Air Force Base’s F-35 program, and in June, Luke will stand up the 62nd Fighter Squadron to begin flying in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Future pilot

An instructor pilot with the 96th Flying Training Squadron, left, speaks with a student pilot about the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. As team XL seeks to graduate the world’s best pilots, this experience provided the next-generation of warfighter’s an opportunity to view the aircraft up-close and personal, receive briefings from the pilots and maintenance professionals and learn about its important role in the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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An under-the-belly look

Staff Sgt. Robert James Jr., 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, provides insight on the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. James is one of more than 1,000 specially trained F-35 maintainers trained with simulators like the weapons loading trainer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Integrated Training Center. The simulators provide realistic maintenance training without taking the aircraft off the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mentoring Airmen

Maj. William Andreotta, 56th Training Squadron assistant director of operations, talks with Airmen at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. Luke’s critical role in the F-35 Lightning II mission is focused on training and producing U.S. and international pilots for the U.S. Air Force’s initial operational capability in August of 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Documenting the future of America's 'Air Power'

Danny Williams, 47th Student Squadron Simulator instructor, captures images of the F-35 Lightning II sits at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The two F-35’s are based out of the 61st Fighter Squadron, nicknamed “Top Dogs”, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Fini-Flight Celebration

Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley, 96th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, passes under a water arch on his final flight in the T-6 Texan II on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 6, 2015. Military aviators have a tradition where aircrew members, upon completion of their final flight, or "fini-flight", are met and hosed down with water by their fellow airmen, family and friends. It's assumed that the tradition of the fini-flight originated from the U.S. Army Air Force days of World War II and was designed to accompany milestones in the career of the entire aircrew, respected individuals of rank or repute, or a commander's departure to another command or retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Aaron Redfield)(Released)
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Still in good use

A T-37B Tweet served as the focal point for a two day major accident response exercise on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 20, 2014. No matter how old or damaged equipment seems, for an emergency response system to be effective, personnel, plans, procedures, facilities, and equipment must be exercised and tested on a regular basis with mediums much like the wreckage of a T-37. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
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Twisted metal

This Douglas A-1E was severely damaged in combat in South Vietnam. It is the aircraft that was flown by Maj. Bernard Fisher on March 10, 1966, when he rescued a fellow pilot shot down over South Vietnam, an act for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. The A-1E flown by Fisher on his mission was restored and is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Photo)(Released)
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Headed off

A T-1A Jayhawk taxi’s to the runway on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 10, 2014. 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot’s Capt. Richard Loesch III and 1st Lt. Angel Vazquez Pagan, piloted the aircraft as part of the instructor continuation training designed to ensure instructors maintain proficiency in their assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
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I'll show you the way

Herman Hidalgo, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft servicer, marshals a T-1A Jayhawk at the flight line on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 10, 2014. The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
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