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39th FTS

A rescue swimmer is lowered to the water during a helicopter search and rescue training event May 7, 2015, at Canyon Lake, Texas. Members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron, along with the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department trained together to remain proficient water rescue and survival techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

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39th FTS

A rescue swimmer is lowered to the water during a helicopter search and rescue training event May 7, 2015, at Canyon Lake, Texas. Members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron, along with the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department trained together to remain proficient water rescue and survival techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

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39th FTS

A UH-60 Blackhawk takes off May 7 at Canyon Lake, Texas. Members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron, along with the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department took part in a helicopter search and rescue training event to remain proficient water rescue and survival techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

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39th FTS

Members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron are briefed on proper water survival practices before a helicopter search and rescue training event May 7,2015, at Canyon Lake, Texas. The Training included being transported by boat and placed in open water and then being hoisted up to helicopter by a ‘strop’ harness or rescue basket. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

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39th FTS

Ken Larson, Texas Task Force 1 helicopter rescue swimmer, gives a safety briefing to members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron before a helicopter search and rescue training event May 7, 2015, at Canyon Lake, Texas. Members of the 39th FTS trained with members of the Texas Army National Guard and local agencies to remain proficient in water survival practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

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39th FTS

Members of the 39th Flying Training Squadron are hoisted up to a UH-60 Blackhawk May 7, 2015, at Canyon Lake, Texas, during helicopter search and rescue training. Members of the 39th FTS trained with members of the Texas Army National Guard and local agencies to remain proficient in water survival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer)

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3rd Quarter Load Comp 2022

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 33rd Fighter Wing, are recognized as the winners of the 3rd quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 28, 2022. Airmen from the 58th and 60th AMU showcased their attention to detail, teamwork, precision and bomb loading proficiency during the load competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leandra Garcia)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Airman 1st Class Hayden Tondee (left) and Senior Airman Willie Muhammad (right), Joint Base San Antonio Honor Guard members, stand at the Missing Man Memorial before the wreath laying ceremony, which was held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion March 20 at JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Photo by Melissa Peterson)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, (right) and retired Marine Lt. Col. Orson Swindle (left), whose F-8E aircraft was shot down over North Vietnam Nov. 11, 1966, salute the wreath at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Missing Man Monument during a wreath laying ceremony March 20 to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Photo by Melissa Peterson)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Phillip Jones, Vietnam combat infantry soldier, takes a closer look at the names on the POW MIA vehicle during the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 20. The events honor all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Retired Navy Capt. Mike McGrath, former Vietnam War POW, speaks about his experiences in captivity at the 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium, hosted by the 560th Flying Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Fleenor Auditorium March 20. McGrath was shot down by enemy fire over North Vietnam June 30, 1967 flying an A-4C “Skyhawk”. He was held as a POW for almost six years until his release March 4, 1973. The annual Freedom Flyer Reunion tradition began when members of the 560th FTS were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status toward the end of American involvement in the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks during the wreath laying ceremony March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event is held in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion which honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. To honor their return, their initial training included a “freedom flight.” The last group of POWs was released from captivity in North Vietnam March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Harold China)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Thomas Collins (left), former Vietnam War POW, and retired Air Force Col. Elmo Baker, former Vietnam War POW, view Collins’ Freedom Flight photo during the 560th Flying Training Squadron Artifact Dedication ceremony and open house March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event, in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium, honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. Collins aircraft was shot down during a mission over North Vietnam Oct. 18, 1965, and was held captive by the North Vietnamese until his release Feb. 12, 1973. Baker’s aircraft was shot down during a mission over North Vietnam Aug. 23, 1967, and was held captive by the North Vietnamese until his release March 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Johnny Saldivar)

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42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

Retired Air Force Col. Mike Brazelton, former Vietnam War POW, and Maj. Joe Elam, 560th Flying Training Squadron evaluator pilot, display the Freedom Flight photo of the first POW Flight of Four during the 560th Flying Training Squadron Artifact Dedication ceremony and open house March 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The annual event, in conjunction with the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium, honors all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War. The tradition began when members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron were given the task to retrain more than 150 POWs returning to flying status. Brazelton’s aircraft was shot down during a mission over North Vietnam Aug. 7, 1966, and was held captive by the North Vietnamese until his release March 4, 1973. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Johnny Saldivar)

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435

Second Lt. Duston Obrien, 435th Fighter Training Squadron upgrade pilot, and Maj. Gavin Peterson, 435th FTS instructor pilot, perform a pre-flight check at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 3, 2015. The 435th Fighter Training Squadron conducts Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student training in nearly 50 T-38C Talon aircraft and trains IFF instructors for Air Education and Training Command at large. The 435th FTS trains approximately 150 students annually from the United States, Iraq, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

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435th

Second Lt. Duston Obrien, 435th Fighter Training Squadron upgrade pilot, and Maj. Gavin Peterson, 435th FTS instructor pilot, prepare to take off in a T-38 Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 3, 2015. The 435th Fighter Training Squadron conducts Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student training in nearly 50 T-38C Talon aircraft and trains IFF instructors for Air Education and Training Command at large. The 435th FTS trains approximately 150 students annually from the United States, Iraq, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

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435th

Second Lt. Duston Obrien, 435th Fighter Training Squadron upgrade pilot, prepares to take off in a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 3, 2015. The 435th Fighter Training Squadron conducts Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student training in nearly 50 T-38C Talon aircraft and trains IFF instructors for Air Education and Training Command at large. The 435th FTS trains approximately 150 students annually from the United States, Iraq, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

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435th

Maj. Jason Bianchi, 12th Operations Group executive officer, gives 2nd Lt. Duston Obrien, 435th Fighter Training Squadron upgrade pilot, a pre-flight briefing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 3, 2015. The 435th Fighter Training Squadron conducts Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals student training in nearly 50 T-38C Talon aircraft and trains IFF instructors for Air Education and Training Command at large. The 435th FTS trains approximately 150 students annually from the United States, Iraq, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.

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435th Fighter Training Squadron

Miguel Martinez, 28th Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, launches a T-38C Talon at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Sept. 3, 2015. The 28th MXS launches an average of 30 aircraft every day.

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459th FTS reactivation

German air force Col. Axel Pohlmann, 80th Operations Group commander, and members of the 459th Flying Training Squadron welcome the new squadron and commander during the 459th FTS reactivation ceremony April 17. The squadron was reactivated to alleviate congestion in the 89th FTS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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