434th FTS welcomes new commander
U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane (left), 47th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Cherry (middle), outgoing commander of the 434th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), and Lt. Col. Bendel Rushing (right), incoming 434th FTS commander stand at attention during the 434th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 6, 2025. The ceremony marked the official transition of leadership within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)