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19th Air Force commander

Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 19th Air Force commander, talks to Col. Bradly Glenn, Air National Guard advisor to Air Education Training Command, and Senior Master Sgt. Toby Henderson, the 149th Fighter Wing’s munitions flight chief, Dec. 10, during his visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

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19th Air Force commander

Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 19th Air Force commander, talks to Tech. Sgt. Kevin Fairman, a member of the 149th Fighter Wing, after an all call, held Dec. 10, in a maintenance hangar at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

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19th Air Force commander visits Team XL

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, addresses members of Team XL in Anderson Hall on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz passionately expressed the importance for leaders to “give purpose, direction and motivation to prepare Airmen for combat”. He stressed continued innovation into the future as we search for the “wild mavericks” who help make positive changes in today’s Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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19th Air Force commander visits Team XL

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, left, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, is greeted by Col. Brian Hastings, center, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, at the flightline on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz visited Laughlin as part of a familiarization tour to learn more about Laughlin’s mission requirements, needs of the force and to speak with Airman about building and sustaining an innovative Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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19th Air Force commander visits Team XL

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, addresses members of the 47th Mission Support Group at the fire station on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015.When asked about future operations tempo, Airman were instructed to “brace themselves”. He noted that as we close the chapter on other contingencies, our mission will always take us toward other challenges.

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19th Air Force commander visits Team XL

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, discusses current issues around the Air Force with leadership in the wing conference room on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz has commanded a special operations squadron; a special mission group in Iraq and Afghanistan; the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia; and the 607th Air and Space Operations Center at Osan Air Base, South Korea and recently as Director, Strategic Planning and Policy (J5), U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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19th Air Force commander visits Team XL

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, departs to his aircraft on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz’s visit to Laughlin was vital in helping to bring Airmen to a better understanding of what is expected of them at the highest level. Keltz explained that training "Fifth Generation Airman" means having the most ¬"current and innovative" Airmen to date and have the capability to build an Air Force that can "dominate in land, sea, air, space and cyberspace." (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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19th Air Force commander visits Team XL

Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz, 19th Air Force commander, Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, discusses current issues around the Air Force with leadership in the wing conference room on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2015. Keltz attended a wing mission brief to get a better understanding of Laughlin AFB's mission and talk with base leaders about the base's history, heritage and future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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19th Air Force leadership visit 33rd Fighter Wing

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Molly Lascelles and Airman 1st Class Emily Scavoni, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs pose for a photo after being coined by Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 8, 2021. Wills and Rogers recognized Lascelles and Scavoni for their exemplary work and dedication to the mission and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Heather LeVeille)

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19th Air Force leadership visits the 33rd Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, speaks with Air Force Recruiting Service’s AIM HIGH Flight Academy students during his visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 8 , 2021. The AIM HIGH Flight Academy is a 3-week summer program designed to meet the chief of staff of the Air Force’s Rated Diversity Improvement initiative to increase interests in rated career fields in underrepresented youth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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19th Air Force leadership visits the 33rd Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 19th Air Force command chief, coins Staff Sgt. Joshua McGirt, 33rd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 7, 2021. Rogers recognized McGirt for his exemplary work and expressed her gratitude for his dedication to the mission and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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19th Air Force leadership visits the 33rd Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, tours the Human Performance Initiative facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 7, 2021. Wills toured the HPI facility to learn about the benefits of using physical fitness, physical therapy and chiropractic care to keep up with the highly active work and lifestyles of pilots at the 33rd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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19th Air Force leadership visits the 33rd Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, listens during a Rated Diversity Improvement brief at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 7, 2021. Wills met with 33rd Fighter Wing leadership to learn about wing outreach, the flying mission, maintenance programs and priorities moving forward at the training wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leandra Garcia)

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19th Air Force welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Irving Halter Jr. (right) accepts the flag representing command of the 19th Air Force from Gen. William R. Looney III, Air Education and Training Command commander, during a change of command ceremony Oct. 3 on the ramp in front of Randolph AFB Base Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

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1st F-35A formation flight

Two F-35A Lightning IIs from the 33rd Fighter Wing soar over Eglin Air Force Base's range during the unit’s first joint strike fighter formation flight April 10. Lt. Col. Eric Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron director of operations, flew the lead aircraft while Marine Maj Joseph Bachmann, Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 aircraft maintenance officer, flew wingman. The pilots, both first in their service qualified to fly the 5th generation aircraft, were validating pilot syllabus objectives in preparation for future training. The 33rd FW is responsible for F-35 A/B/C pilot and maintainer training for the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and in the future, at least eight coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ryan Seymour)

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1st F-35A refueling mission

Lt. Col. Eric Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron director of operations, connects his F-35A Lightning II with a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Neb., during the first joint strike fighter air-to-air refueling accomplished by the 33rd Fighter Wing April 11. Smith also used the flight to maintain his refueling currency and proficiencies received while certifying to be the Air Force’s first F-35A pilot last summer. The 33rd FW is responsible for F-35 A/B/C pilot and maintainer training for the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and in the future, at least eight coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Casey Smith)

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1st F-35A refueling mission

Lt. Col. Eric Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron director of operations, connects his F-35A Lightning II with a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Neb., during the first joint strike fighter air-to-air refueling accomplished by the 33rd Fighter Wing April 11. Smith also used the flight to maintain his refueling currency and proficiencies received while certifying to be the Air Force’s first F-35A pilot last summer. The 33rd FW is responsible for F-35 A/B/C pilot and maintainer training for the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and in the future, at least eight coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Casey Smith)

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1st Lt. Alma Skousen

A young 1st Lt. Alma Skousen poses on the parking ramp in 1952 at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. During his time in the Philippines, Skousen flew many missions in defense of the country. (Courtesy photo)

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1st operational refuel

An F-35A Lightning II from the 33rd Fighter Wing soars alongside a KC-135R Stratotanker and an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the unit’s first joint strike fighter air-to-air refuel mission April 11. Lt. Col. Eric Smith, 58th Fighter Squadron director of operations and first Air Force qualified F-35 pilot, flew the mission. The 33rd FW is responsible for F-35 A/B/C pilot and maintainer training for the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and in the future, at least eight coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Casey Smith)

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2 AETC NCOs receive DoD-level honors

Staff Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla, 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, receives the Thomas Jefferson Award (photojournalism category) from Brent Colburn, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, during an award ceremony at the Defense Information School, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland May 9, 2014. Quintanilla won for her combined skills in writing and photography, which she used to tell the story about the “Candy Bomber” and his reenactment of delivering candy to children during the Berlin Airlift campaign. (Courtesy photo)

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