Laughlin reinvents pilot production with rapid crew swaps

U.S. Air Force Capt. Garrett Sheehan, 41st Flying Training Squadron, instructor pilot, left, and U.S. Air Force Eric Maltz, 434th Flying Training Squadron, instructor pilot, right, perform a pre-flight checklist during Rapid Crew Swap (RCS) operations at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29, 2026. Laughlin Air Force Base functions as the proving ground for RCS procedures, allowing pilots from other undergraduate pilot training bases to gain firsthand experience with the updated training construct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan
VIRIN: 260129-F-HH579-3156.JPG
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NIKON Z 7_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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45/10

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1/125

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64

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