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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

Airmen sign the interior panel of a T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the legacy of the T-1A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

Airmen from the 86th Flying Training Squadron give a final salute to the T-1A Jayhawk as it taxis away at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. The T-1A Jayhawk had a 31-year career at Laughlin, first arriving in Nov. of 1993. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

A model of the T-1A Jayhawk with the XL tower in the background at the celebration of the history of the T-1 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the legacy of the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Brennan Anderson, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, signs the interior panel of a T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the legacy of the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Travis Pastrana fills out a hypoxia test during the use of a hypoxia flight trainer at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 5, 2024. This training is critical for pilots to identify hypoxia symptoms and respond quickly to avoid operational risks. Pastrana, an extreme sports athlete, was invited as part of a unique visit from high-performance athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

U.S. Air Force Airman Crystal Arredondo, 47th Operation Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology technician, instructs Travis Pastrana on the use of a hypoxia flight trainer at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 5, 2024. The hypoxia flight trainer simulates oxygen deprivation at high altitudes, allowing pilots and participants to recognize the physical and cognitive symptoms of hypoxia to enhance safety and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

U.S. Air Force Airman Crystal Arredondo, 47th Operation Support Squadron Aerospace Physiology technician, instructs Sean Chuma on the use of a Barnay chair at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 5, 2024. This rotating chair is designed to induce spatial disorientation in pilots and help pilots identify when to compensate and use their instruments to fly. Top athletes in their respective sports were invited to participate in the same training and experiences of U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Ryan Sheckler sits in the back of a T-38C Talon while U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Alexander, 87th Flying Training Squadron executive officer and first assignment instructor pilot (FAIP), instructs him on various instruments that will be used in flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to share their training, motivation, and lessons learned in their respective fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Travis Pastrana sits in the back of a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to undergo training in ground egress, aerospace physiology, and aircrew flight equipment to prepare for T-38C Talon flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Capt. Ethan McAllister, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander and instructor pilot, speaks to Travis Pastrana about various controls in the T-38C at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to share their unique experiences with base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Travis Pastrana and Capt. Ethan McAllister, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander and instructor pilot, prepare their harnesses beside a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. The physical demands of pilot training mirror the conditioning required in extreme sports. High performance athletes were invited to participate in a tour of undergraduate pilot training and share their own experiences as athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Ryan Sheckler and U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Alexander, 47th Operation Support Squadron executive officer and instructor pilot, place helmets on the side of the cockpit of a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to share insights into their careers, challenges, and the mental and physical discipline required to excel in their respective fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Sean Chuma places a helmet bag into a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to experience key elements in Undergraduate Pilot training, including aircrew flight equipment fittings, following various safety protocols, and flight planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Sean Chuma poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Capt. Koby Hinnant, 47th Operation Support Squadron executive officer and instructor pilot, on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Extreme sport athletes were invited to undergo the experience of flying in a T-38C Talon and sharing their own experience as high-performance athletes. Sean Chuma is a professional base jumper and wingsuit flyer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

High Performance athletes and U.S. Air Force pilots stand on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Team XL hosted three extreme sports athletes – Travis Pastrana, Sean Chuma, and Ryan Sheckler – for a unique experience combining extreme sports and aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Travis Pastrana sits while being fitted for an oxygen mask by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aiden Oldfield, 47th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Team XL hosted three extreme sports athletes – Travis Pastrana, Sean Chuma, and Ryan Sheckler – for a unique experience combining extreme sports and aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Ryan Sheckler and Travis Pastrana sit while being fitted for pilot harnesses and helmets at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Team XL hosted three extreme sports athletes – Travis Pastrana, Sean Chuma, and Ryan Sheckler – for a unique experience combining extreme sports and aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-03

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-03 pose for a photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 6, 2024. Twenty-eight U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Wings for Warriors

Instructor Pilots from the 85th Flying Training Squadron visit the Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, Nov 15, 2024. U.S. Air Force Capts. Charles Blum and Tyler Konek, 85th FTS, instructor pilots (IPs), led a group of four T-6 Nation IPs to spread happiness and holiday cheer with patients, and families at TCH. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Leadership Summit at Laughlin AFB strengthens leadership skills

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Caldwell, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th FTW command chief, speak to attendees of the Leadership Summit at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 20, 2024. The leadership summit gave valuable opportunities for Airmen to work through situations they may encounter as they gain more responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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