Lt. Col. Julian Benton, 47th Operations Group deputy commander, waits on a T-6 Texan II wing before flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 5, 2021. Benton assists the 47th OG commander with overseeing direct training for the United States Air Force and allied pilots, while leading 1,100 active duty, civilian and reserve personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Rachael Parks)