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)