‘One Team, One Fight’: SECAF visits Keesler AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Pope, Jr., 81st Training Wing commander, gives an 81st TRW mission brief to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 3, 2024. Kendall visited Keesler to observe base operations and meet service members assigned to Second Air Force, the 81st Training Wing and the 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Davis)

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Col. Bryan Tuinman, commandant of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, pins wings on an international military student during IAAFA’s graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Texas, April 24, 2024. Approximately 90 international military students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force graduated during the first training cycle of 2024. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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International military students sit at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy graduation ceremony at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, April 24, 2024. Approximately 90 international military students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force graduated during the first training cycle of 2024. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Col. Christopher Callis, Director of Plans, Requirements, Programs and Assessments Directorate from 12th Air Force, accepts a gift of appreciation from Col. Bryan Tuinman, commandant of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Texas, April 24, 2024. Callis served as guest of honor for IAAFA’s Alpha-Cycle graduation banquet. Approximately 90 international military students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force graduated during the training cycle. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses – all in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Col. Christopher Callis, Director of Plans, Requirements, Programs and Assessments Directorate from 12th Air Force, smiles during a speech at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Texas, April 24, 2024. Callis served as guest of honor for IAAFA’s Alpha-Cycle graduation banquet. Approximately 90 international military students from six partner nations and the U.S. Air Force graduated during the training cycle. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses – all in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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RPP: Boom operator jumps into the cockpit

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Gavon, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief, reads through a pre-flight checklist on a Cessna 182T in Denton, Texas, March 26, 2024. Pilot instructors from the Civil Air Patrol volunteer their time while teaching enlisted Airmen and non-rated officers basic aviation skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

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RPP: Boom operator jumps into the cockpit

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Gavon, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief, reads over a pre- flight checklist during the Rated Preparatory Program (RPP) in Denton, Texas, March 26, 2024. The RPP hosted 60 Airmen over two weeks to teach basic aviation skills while logging flying and simulator time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

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RPP: Boom operator jumps into the cockpit

From left to right, U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nehemiah Jackson, 375th Contracting Flight officer in charge, Brett Kollar, Civil Air Patrol pilot instructor, and Master Sgt. Alex Gavon, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief, pose for a photo in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. Jackson and Gavon spent a week with Kollar, learning basic aviation skills during the Rated Preparatory Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas De La Pena)

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RPP: Boom operator jumps into the cockpit

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Gavon, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief, talks to Brett Kollar, Civil Air Patrol pilot instructor, during a pre-flight check in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. The Civil Air Patrol partners with Air Education and Training Command to host the Rated Preparatory Program for enlisted Airmen and non-rated officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

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RPP: Boom operator jumps into the cockpit

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Gavon, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief, checks the fuel levels on a Cessna 182T during the Rated Preparatory Program (RPP) in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. The RPP provides enlisted Airmen and non-rated officers a chance to learn basic aviation skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

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Newly naturalized U.S. citizens walk at the Pfingston Reception Center during Basic Military Training’s Coin and Retreat Ceremony, May 1, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Twenty-four Airmen were officially recognized as U.S. citizens during the ceremony. As of May 1, more than 1,000 trainees have become U.S. citizens through the Naturalization at BMT Program, which is a partnership between the 37th Training Wing and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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An Airman signs his U.S. Certificate of Citizenship after Basic Military Training Coin and Retreat Ceremony April 26, 2023 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The Airman was one of 14 who became U.S. citizens through the Naturalization at BMT Program.. The program, which was streamlined last year, is now online. As of May 1, 2024, more than 1,000 trainees have become U.S. citizens through the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

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Educating excellence at Fort Jackson

Courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Epperson.

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Educating excellence at Fort Jackson

Courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Epperson.

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Educating excellence at Fort Jackson

Courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Epperson.

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334th TRS/OL-A: Command, control, defend

U.S. Air Force courtesy photo of 334th Training Squadron Operating Location Alpha students, Offutt Air Force Base, April 15, 2024. The mission of the 334th TRS/OL-A is to train, equip and empower the Command and Control Operations and the Cyber Defense Operations specialties with capable and competent Nuclear Command, Control and Communications operators and maintainers to ensure global deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond).