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United States Air Force â€“ Northrop T-38A-40-NO Talon 61-0941 (msn N.5307, buzz number TF-941), at a Point Mugu Naval Air Station air display, on 15 May 1965. Later re-designated GAT-38A, as an instructional airframe at Sheppard AFB, TX.. Later transferred to the Russell Military Museum, Russell, IL.. Stock Photo

RM2M9AMPR–United States Air Force â€“ Northrop T-38A-40-NO Talon 61-0941 (msn N.5307, buzz number TF-941), at a Point Mugu Naval Air Station air display, on 15 May 1965. Later re-designated GAT-38A, as an instructional airframe at Sheppard AFB, TX.. Later transferred to the Russell Military Museum, Russell, IL..

An airman in training holds up a sign at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2018. Sheppard AFB is known for being an Air & Education Training Base hosting large amounts of AiTs at any single given time. This AiT helps out the 82nd Medical Group by holding up a sign for the runners to know what workouts they will be doing. Sometimes even working out along the 82nd MDG participants. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMMNB7G2–An airman in training holds up a sign at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2018. Sheppard AFB is known for being an Air & Education Training Base hosting large amounts of AiTs at any single given time. This AiT helps out the 82nd Medical Group by holding up a sign for the runners to know what workouts they will be doing. Sometimes even working out along the 82nd MDG participants. (U.S. Air Force

RMMD43YR–An airman in training holds up a sign at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2018. Sheppard AFB is known for being an Air & Education Training Base hosting large amounts of AiTs at any single given time. This AiT helps out the 82nd Medical Group by holding up a sign for the runners to know what workouts they will be doing. Sometimes even working out along the 82nd MDG participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

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Two Sheppard Air Force Base firefighters rush to put a fire out at Sheppard AFB, Texas, August 23, 2018. The department conducts frequent training sessions to refresh different proficiencies required of firefighters including battling exterior and interior aircraft fires as well as engine fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RMPH6Y28–Two Sheppard Air Force Base firefighters rush to put a fire out at Sheppard AFB, Texas, August 23, 2018. The department conducts frequent training sessions to refresh different proficiencies required of firefighters including battling exterior and interior aircraft fires as well as engine fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

Senior Chief Petty Officer Melinda Hernandez briefs Naval Construction Training leadership at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. Hernandez is the first female senior enlisted leader for Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Detachment Sheppard. Stock Photo

RM2M5EPJW–Senior Chief Petty Officer Melinda Hernandez briefs Naval Construction Training leadership at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. Hernandez is the first female senior enlisted leader for Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Detachment Sheppard.

Air Force technical training students from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., line up to board a C-17 Globemaster III from the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus AFB, Okla., enroute to Sheppard AFB, Texas, Sept. 1. The C-17 aircrew flew to Keesler to evacuate students after the base was lashed by Hurricane Katrina. Released. (UPI Photo/Master Sgt. Eugene Bird) Stock Photo

RMW0M7BP–Air Force technical training students from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., line up to board a C-17 Globemaster III from the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus AFB, Okla., enroute to Sheppard AFB, Texas, Sept. 1. The C-17 aircrew flew to Keesler to evacuate students after the base was lashed by Hurricane Katrina. Released. (UPI Photo/Master Sgt. Eugene Bird)

United States Air Force Reserve - Fairchild C-123K 54-0681 (msn 20131) at Westover Air Force Base (AFB). Built as a Fairchild C-123B-9-FA Provider, number: 681 was converted to C-123K. To civilian registry as N681DG 1987. Preserved at Sheppard AFB. N681DG has had its jet engines removed, effectively restoring it to C-123B configuration. Sold to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum in Maryland in 2013. Stock Photo

RM2M9A5K1–United States Air Force Reserve - Fairchild C-123K 54-0681 (msn 20131) at Westover Air Force Base (AFB). Built as a Fairchild C-123B-9-FA Provider, number: 681 was converted to C-123K. To civilian registry as N681DG 1987. Preserved at Sheppard AFB. N681DG has had its jet engines removed, effectively restoring it to C-123B configuration. Sold to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum in Maryland in 2013.

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A paint scheme created for the FAIP (First Assignment Instructor Pilot) T6 Aggressor at ENJJPT. This design was taken and ultimately physically applied to the Aircraft and flies currently in the ENJJPT program at Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2NH504H–A paint scheme created for the FAIP (First Assignment Instructor Pilot) T6 Aggressor at ENJJPT. This design was taken and ultimately physically applied to the Aircraft and flies currently in the ENJJPT program at Sheppard AFB.

Students of the 364th Training Squadron's electrical systems course practice climbing power poles as part of a familiarization and trust exercise with the safety equipment Feb. 3, 2015, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. They spent an extended period suspended to simulate a lengthy installation or repair as part of the training. Stock Photo

RMEH0FE1–Students of the 364th Training Squadron's electrical systems course practice climbing power poles as part of a familiarization and trust exercise with the safety equipment Feb. 3, 2015, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. They spent an extended period suspended to simulate a lengthy installation or repair as part of the training.

RMPH6Y2B–Two Sheppard Air Force Base firefighters rush to put a fire out at Sheppard AFB, Texas, August 23, 2018. The department conducts frequent training sessions to refresh different proficiencies required of firefighters including battling exterior and interior aircraft fires as well as engine fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and 82nd Training Wing commander, addresses the audience during the celebration of Vietnam War memorial unveiling event at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Sheppard AFB was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Stock Photo

RM2M5N7EX–Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and 82nd Training Wing commander, addresses the audience during the celebration of Vietnam War memorial unveiling event at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Sheppard AFB was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War.

Hughes XF-11 44-70156, 2nd proto Type. First flight 5 April 1947 by Howard Hughes. Arrived at Eglin Field, Florida, in December 1948 from Wright Field, Ohio, to undergo operational suitability testing through July 1949. The airframe was transferred to Sheppard AFB, Texas, on 26 July 1949 for use as a ground maintenance trainer by the 3750th Technical Training Wing.Dropped from the USAF inventory in November 1949. Stock Photo

RM2M9A50A–Hughes XF-11 44-70156, 2nd proto Type. First flight 5 April 1947 by Howard Hughes. Arrived at Eglin Field, Florida, in December 1948 from Wright Field, Ohio, to undergo operational suitability testing through July 1949. The airframe was transferred to Sheppard AFB, Texas, on 26 July 1949 for use as a ground maintenance trainer by the 3750th Technical Training Wing.Dropped from the USAF inventory in November 1949.

A flag detail from Sheppard Air Force Base raises the United States flag at the Kell House Museum during the 34th Annual Kell House Museum Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and Most Patriotic Parade in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, July 4, 2018. About 100 Airmen from Sheppard AFB participated in the celebration of the country's independence. Stock Photo

RMPJA7RJ–A flag detail from Sheppard Air Force Base raises the United States flag at the Kell House Museum during the 34th Annual Kell House Museum Old-Fashioned Fourth of July and Most Patriotic Parade in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, July 4, 2018. About 100 Airmen from Sheppard AFB participated in the celebration of the country's independence.

Airmen with the 7th Medical Group and 17th MDG inspect a training dummy for contamination during decontamination training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2021. Airmen from Goodfellow AFB, Texas, and Sheppard AFB, Texas, to improve their skillsets during decontamination training. Stock Photo

RM2GKHA39–Airmen with the 7th Medical Group and 17th MDG inspect a training dummy for contamination during decontamination training at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2021. Airmen from Goodfellow AFB, Texas, and Sheppard AFB, Texas, to improve their skillsets during decontamination training.

Airmen climb to the top of the outside of a tower as part of an Air Force cable antenna apprentice course July 18, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students are trained in tower rescue and maintenance. Frank Carter Stock Photo

RMEG2D23–Airmen climb to the top of the outside of a tower as part of an Air Force cable antenna apprentice course July 18, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Students are trained in tower rescue and maintenance. Frank Carter

Sheppard Air Force Base fire department drive in a convoy to the live fire training area at Sheppard AFB, Texas, August 23, 2018. The department conducts frequent training sessions to refresh different proficiencies required of firefighters including battling exterior and interior aircraft fires as well as engine fires.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RMPH6Y2D–Sheppard Air Force Base fire department drive in a convoy to the live fire training area at Sheppard AFB, Texas, August 23, 2018. The department conducts frequent training sessions to refresh different proficiencies required of firefighters including battling exterior and interior aircraft fires as well as engine fires.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

Staff Sgt. James Sykes, cener, a Sheppard NCO Academy student from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., gets ready for a low-five during a 5k ruck at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 28, 2022. Sykes and his classmates participated in the 5k ruck/run in recognition of his 2-year-old daughter, Zoey, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2021. Stock Photo

RM2M5NE5C–Staff Sgt. James Sykes, cener, a Sheppard NCO Academy student from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., gets ready for a low-five during a 5k ruck at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 28, 2022. Sykes and his classmates participated in the 5k ruck/run in recognition of his 2-year-old daughter, Zoey, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2021.

High-rise buildings cast a shadow on parade participants including airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base during the 34th Annual Kell House Museum Fourth of July and Most Patriotic Parade in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, July 4, 2018. The parade ended at the Kell House, a structure built in 1909 by city founing father Frank Kell, a local businessman who, among others, was intregral in the development of Sheppard AFB in the early 1940s. Stock Photo

RMPJA7RN–High-rise buildings cast a shadow on parade participants including airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base during the 34th Annual Kell House Museum Fourth of July and Most Patriotic Parade in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, July 4, 2018. The parade ended at the Kell House, a structure built in 1909 by city founing father Frank Kell, a local businessman who, among others, was intregral in the development of Sheppard AFB in the early 1940s.

Airmen with the 7th Medical Group, 17th MDG and the 82nd MDG clean training dummy in a decontamination tent during a training scenario at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2021. Airmen from Goodfellow AFB, Texas, and Sheppard AFB, Texas, to improve their skillsets during decontamination training. Stock Photo

RM2GKHA2C–Airmen with the 7th Medical Group, 17th MDG and the 82nd MDG clean training dummy in a decontamination tent during a training scenario at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2021. Airmen from Goodfellow AFB, Texas, and Sheppard AFB, Texas, to improve their skillsets during decontamination training.

Tech. Sgts. Hunter Pettit and Shiloh Blanco remove and install an M61A1 20mm gun on an F-16 to acquire the firing solenoid for future training of armament students Sept. 18, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Pettit and Blanco are instructors with the 363rd Training Squadron. Danny Webb Stock Photo

RMEG2D2A–Tech. Sgts. Hunter Pettit and Shiloh Blanco remove and install an M61A1 20mm gun on an F-16 to acquire the firing solenoid for future training of armament students Sept. 18, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Pettit and Blanco are instructors with the 363rd Training Squadron. Danny Webb

A CV-22 Osprey from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, takes off at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Feb. 20, 2019. The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Madeleine E. Remillard) Stock Photo

RM2A8KF4X–A CV-22 Osprey from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, takes off at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Feb. 20, 2019. The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Madeleine E. Remillard)

Staff Sgt. James Sykes, cener, a Sheppard NCO Academy student from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and other participants in a 5k ruck in Wind Creek Park begin their trek at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 28, 2022. Sykes and his classmates participated in the 5k ruck/run in recognition of his 2-year-old daughter, Zoey, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2021. Stock Photo

RM2M5N499–Staff Sgt. James Sykes, cener, a Sheppard NCO Academy student from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and other participants in a 5k ruck in Wind Creek Park begin their trek at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 28, 2022. Sykes and his classmates participated in the 5k ruck/run in recognition of his 2-year-old daughter, Zoey, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2021.

A 366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course student at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, experiences a virtual reality simulation program called “The Plank” while onlookers watch and supervise Jan. 26, 2018, at Sheppard AFB. Trainees, the first to try the new technology, were chosen to partake in a virtual reality demonstration to get feedback, which will be helpful to see what the next step would be with VR. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM33DJ5–A 366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course student at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, experiences a virtual reality simulation program called “The Plank” while onlookers watch and supervise Jan. 26, 2018, at Sheppard AFB. Trainees, the first to try the new technology, were chosen to partake in a virtual reality demonstration to get feedback, which will be helpful to see what the next step would be with VR. (U.S. Air Force

Females from Sheppard Air Force Base attend an all-female all call hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64XB2–Females from Sheppard Air Force Base attend an all-female all call hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

Staff Sgt. Kevin Mulchahey teaches Airmen the proper techniques and steps for the raising and removal of an A-10 Thunderbolt II front windshield April 15, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Mulchahey is a 362nd Training Squadron instructor with the A-10 crew chief course. Frank Carter Stock Photo

RMEG2CX8–Staff Sgt. Kevin Mulchahey teaches Airmen the proper techniques and steps for the raising and removal of an A-10 Thunderbolt II front windshield April 15, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Mulchahey is a 362nd Training Squadron instructor with the A-10 crew chief course. Frank Carter

Doc's B-29 Superfortress performs at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. Doc is one of the 1,644 B-29s manufactured in Wichita during World War II. Over the past 15-plus years, hundreds of volunteers have worked on Doc and the restoration project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RM2A72NYT–Doc's B-29 Superfortress performs at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. Doc is one of the 1,644 B-29s manufactured in Wichita during World War II. Over the past 15-plus years, hundreds of volunteers have worked on Doc and the restoration project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

Capt. Melissa Kempin from Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviews data during a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at the Logistics Readiness Officer course at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new tool in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level commander to director of operations for a unit. Stock Photo

RM2M5EPKY–Capt. Melissa Kempin from Hurlburt Field, Fla., reviews data during a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise at the Logistics Readiness Officer course at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new tool in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level commander to director of operations for a unit.

A 366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course student at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, puts on a virtual reality headset Jan. 26, 2018, at Sheppard AFB. The digital design team at Sheppard hosted their first technology demonstration for students to give the Airmen the opportunity to experience and see what could be a future training tool, and for the digital design team to make adjustments to better help the Airmen in training. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM33DJA–A 366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course student at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, puts on a virtual reality headset Jan. 26, 2018, at Sheppard AFB. The digital design team at Sheppard hosted their first technology demonstration for students to give the Airmen the opportunity to experience and see what could be a future training tool, and for the digital design team to make adjustments to better help the Airmen in training. (U.S. Air Force

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt speaks with women from the 80th Flying Training Wing at a breakfast event at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64X92–Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt speaks with women from the 80th Flying Training Wing at a breakfast event at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

Staff Sgt. Shelese Garcia inspects an R-19 filter separator during the Fuels Operational Readiness Capability Equipment course March 13, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Garcia is assigned to the 364th Training Squadron. An R-19 filter separator filters fine sediment out of fuel. Frank Carter Stock Photo

RMEG296N–Staff Sgt. Shelese Garcia inspects an R-19 filter separator during the Fuels Operational Readiness Capability Equipment course March 13, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Garcia is assigned to the 364th Training Squadron. An R-19 filter separator filters fine sediment out of fuel. Frank Carter

The Jelly Belly Comedy Air Act performs at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. Equal parts aviator, educator and comedian of the skies, Kent Pietsch performs the unique variety of acts with his Jelly Belly airplanes. His shows include aerobatic stunts featuring airplanes that lose parts, engines that quit in mid-flight and landings onto runways mounted on moving vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RM2A72NYR–The Jelly Belly Comedy Air Act performs at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. Equal parts aviator, educator and comedian of the skies, Kent Pietsch performs the unique variety of acts with his Jelly Belly airplanes. His shows include aerobatic stunts featuring airplanes that lose parts, engines that quit in mid-flight and landings onto runways mounted on moving vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

Chief Master Sgt. John P. Chilcote, left, 82nd Training Wing command chief master sergeant, and 82nd TRW Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew talk to Vietnam veterans following the celebration of the new Vietnam Memorial unveiling at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Sheppard AFB was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Drew was the keynote speaker at the event. Stock Photo

RM2M5N7EN–Chief Master Sgt. John P. Chilcote, left, 82nd Training Wing command chief master sergeant, and 82nd TRW Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew talk to Vietnam veterans following the celebration of the new Vietnam Memorial unveiling at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Sheppard AFB was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Drew was the keynote speaker at the event.

A 366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course student at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, reaches out while in virtual reality, while James Rumfelt, a digital designer at Sheppard AFB, supervises Jan. 26, 2018, at Sheppard AFB. Students were invited, and told, to participate in a tech demonstration hosted by the digital design lab at Sheppard AFB. Students would enter the virtual reality world and then give feedback on what they thought of the potential use of it in the training environment. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM33DK2–A 366th Training Squadron electrical systems apprentice course student at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, reaches out while in virtual reality, while James Rumfelt, a digital designer at Sheppard AFB, supervises Jan. 26, 2018, at Sheppard AFB. Students were invited, and told, to participate in a tech demonstration hosted by the digital design lab at Sheppard AFB. Students would enter the virtual reality world and then give feedback on what they thought of the potential use of it in the training environment. (U.S. Air Force

Female instructor pilots and student pilots speak with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt during an all-female professional development breakfeast, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64XBH–Female instructor pilots and student pilots speak with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt during an all-female professional development breakfeast, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

Airmen 1st Class Ryan Dirks and Christopher Pritchett inspect the rudder and vertical stabilizer on an F-15C Eagle during training July 8, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The F-15 is designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. Dirks and Pritchett are assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron. Frank Carter Stock Photo

RMEG2A21–Airmen 1st Class Ryan Dirks and Christopher Pritchett inspect the rudder and vertical stabilizer on an F-15C Eagle during training July 8, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The F-15 is designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. Dirks and Pritchett are assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron. Frank Carter

A F-22 Raptor flies alongside a P-51 Mustang during the Sheppard Air Force Base Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 28, 2019. The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation celebrates U.S. air power history and serves as a living memorial to those who have served in the U.S. Air Force by providing 40-60 annual Heritage Flight demonstrations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RM2A72P16–A F-22 Raptor flies alongside a P-51 Mustang during the Sheppard Air Force Base Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 28, 2019. The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation celebrates U.S. air power history and serves as a living memorial to those who have served in the U.S. Air Force by providing 40-60 annual Heritage Flight demonstrations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

American flags wave waive in a North Texas breeze as Vietnam veterans listen during a Vietnam War memorial unveiling at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Nearby Sheppard Air Force Base was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Sheppard AFB and 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew was the keynote speaker at the event. Stock Photo

RM2M5N7ET–American flags wave waive in a North Texas breeze as Vietnam veterans listen during a Vietnam War memorial unveiling at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Nearby Sheppard Air Force Base was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Sheppard AFB and 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew was the keynote speaker at the event.

Maxwell AFB, Ala. - Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the 2016 AETC Educator of the Year Award to Technical Sergeant Maria Holt of NCO Academy, Sheppard AFB, TX, March 20, 2017. Stock Photo

RMR7T0M1–Maxwell AFB, Ala. - Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, Air Education and Training Command commander, presents the 2016 AETC Educator of the Year Award to Technical Sergeant Maria Holt of NCO Academy, Sheppard AFB, TX, March 20, 2017.

Female instructor pilots and student pilots from the 80th Flying Training Wing speak with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64X93–Female instructor pilots and student pilots from the 80th Flying Training Wing speak with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

Pilots from the 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program prepare to take off Oct. 22, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. After successfully completing the 55-week undergraduate pilot training through ENJJPT, all graduates, regardless of their nationality, receive silver U.S. wings as well as those from their own country, and are awarded the aeronautical rating of pilot. Danny Webb Stock Photo

RMEG2A68–Pilots from the 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program prepare to take off Oct. 22, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. After successfully completing the 55-week undergraduate pilot training through ENJJPT, all graduates, regardless of their nationality, receive silver U.S. wings as well as those from their own country, and are awarded the aeronautical rating of pilot. Danny Webb

The Red Bull Air Force helicopter does a flip while performing at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. The Red Bull Air Force is a team assembled from accomplished and experienced aviation experts in the whole world. They specialize in highly coordinated aerial jump demonstrations and continually push the limits of human flight. They do base jumping, wingsuits, free flying, speed riding and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RM2A72P00–The Red Bull Air Force helicopter does a flip while performing at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Open House and Air Show at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. The Red Bull Air Force is a team assembled from accomplished and experienced aviation experts in the whole world. They specialize in highly coordinated aerial jump demonstrations and continually push the limits of human flight. They do base jumping, wingsuits, free flying, speed riding and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, left, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and 82nd Training Wing commander, and Joel Jimenez, Disabled American Veteran Chapter 41 Wichita Falls commander, have a laugh following the celebration of the new Vietnam Memorial unveiling at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Sheppard AFB was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Drew was the keynote speaker at the event. Stock Photo

RM2M5N7DD–Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, left, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and 82nd Training Wing commander, and Joel Jimenez, Disabled American Veteran Chapter 41 Wichita Falls commander, have a laugh following the celebration of the new Vietnam Memorial unveiling at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Sheppard AFB was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Drew was the keynote speaker at the event.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Anthony Brusca, interim commander for the 913th Airlift Group and Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, aerospace ground equipment apprentice, 913th Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 5, 2017. Britten received the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. The ACE award is earned by maintaining a perfect 100 percent on all tests and evaluations through an entire course. Stock Photo

RMR7TH3B–U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Anthony Brusca, interim commander for the 913th Airlift Group and Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, aerospace ground equipment apprentice, 913th Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 5, 2017. Britten received the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. The ACE award is earned by maintaining a perfect 100 percent on all tests and evaluations through an entire course.

Femaile instructor pilots and student pilots enjoy a breakfast professional development social with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64X99–Femaile instructor pilots and student pilots enjoy a breakfast professional development social with Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

Airman 1st Class Megan Leathers adds hydraulic fluid to service an arresting hook damper on an F-15 Eagle during training July 8, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Prior to flight, crew chiefs inspect and perform various functional checks of aircraft as well as ensure that the aircraft has been properly serviced with fuel, hydraulic fluid and liquid oxygen. Leathers is assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron. Frank Carter Stock Photo

RMEG28MB–Airman 1st Class Megan Leathers adds hydraulic fluid to service an arresting hook damper on an F-15 Eagle during training July 8, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Prior to flight, crew chiefs inspect and perform various functional checks of aircraft as well as ensure that the aircraft has been properly serviced with fuel, hydraulic fluid and liquid oxygen. Leathers is assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron. Frank Carter

RMP7M978–High-rise buildings cast a shadow on parade participants including airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base during the 34th Annual Kell House Museum Fourth of July and Most Patriotic Parade in downtown Wichita Falls, Texas, July 4, 2018. The parade ended at the Kell House, a structure built in 1909 by city founing father Frank Kell, a local businessman who, among others, was intregral in the development of Sheppard AFB in the early 1940s. (U.S. Air Force by John Ingle)

Capt. Joseph Richard from the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans., reviews flights that are part of a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise during a Logistics Readiness Officer course at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new tool in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level commander to director of operations for a unit. Stock Photo

RM2M5EPKP–Capt. Joseph Richard from the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans., reviews flights that are part of a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise during a Logistics Readiness Officer course at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new tool in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level commander to director of operations for a unit.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, an aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, adjusts the throttle on a diesel generator April 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Britten was recently awarded the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists are responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to Air Force planes. Stock Photo

RMR7TH3D–U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, an aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, adjusts the throttle on a diesel generator April 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Britten was recently awarded the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists are responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to Air Force planes.

Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt speaks with women from the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing at an all-female all-call, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64XB3–Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt speaks with women from the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing at an all-female all-call, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

Students train on recovering an F-15 Eagle aircraft that experienced landing gear failure Oct. 28, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The training crews utilized a dedicated wire rope sling and a 55-ton crane to lift the aircraft to the proper height simulating placing the aircraft into a flatbed trailer to remove it from the runway. The students are assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron, Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery course, or CDDAR. Danny Webb Stock Photo

RMEG2963–Students train on recovering an F-15 Eagle aircraft that experienced landing gear failure Oct. 28, 2013, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The training crews utilized a dedicated wire rope sling and a 55-ton crane to lift the aircraft to the proper height simulating placing the aircraft into a flatbed trailer to remove it from the runway. The students are assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron, Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery course, or CDDAR. Danny Webb

Firefighters work together to battle a blaze during a training exercise at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. Departments from Sheppard, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lawton, Oklahoma, converged on the Sheppard AFB fire pit to practice different methods of combating an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Ingle) Stock Photo

RMT4XPAM–Firefighters work together to battle a blaze during a training exercise at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. Departments from Sheppard, Wichita Falls, Texas, and Lawton, Oklahoma, converged on the Sheppard AFB fire pit to practice different methods of combating an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by John Ingle)

The words 'For Those We Shall Never Forget' serves as a reminder of and memorial to the service of men and women who donned a U.S. military uniform during the Vietnam War. The memorial at Lake Wichita Park was unveiled in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Nearby Sheppard Air Force Base was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Sheppard AFB and 82nd Training Wing commander, was the keynote speaker at the event. Stock Photo

RM2M5N7F4–The words 'For Those We Shall Never Forget' serves as a reminder of and memorial to the service of men and women who donned a U.S. military uniform during the Vietnam War. The memorial at Lake Wichita Park was unveiled in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Nearby Sheppard Air Force Base was a location where American POWs were repatriated and reunited with family during Operation Homecoming following in the Vietnam War. Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Sheppard AFB and 82nd Training Wing commander, was the keynote speaker at the event.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, an aerospace ground equipment apprentice assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, completes an internal systems check on a diesel generator April 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Britten was recently awarded the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists play an essential role ensuring planes are ready for flight, by inspecting, troubleshooting and making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards. Stock Photo

RMR7TH3E–U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, an aerospace ground equipment apprentice assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, completes an internal systems check on a diesel generator April 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Britten was recently awarded the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists play an essential role ensuring planes are ready for flight, by inspecting, troubleshooting and making hands-on repairs and maintaining proper standards.

RM2M64XBD–Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt speaks with women from the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing at an all-female all-call, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

A student pilot from the 80th Flying Training Wing assigned to the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot training program takes off at sunrise in a T-38 Talon Oct. 30, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The ENJJPT program is a challenging and rigorous 55-week course that tests pilots’ nerves and produces some of the best pilots in the world. U.S. Air Force photo bu Danny Webb Stock Photo

RMEG2A69–A student pilot from the 80th Flying Training Wing assigned to the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot training program takes off at sunrise in a T-38 Talon Oct. 30, 2014, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The ENJJPT program is a challenging and rigorous 55-week course that tests pilots’ nerves and produces some of the best pilots in the world. U.S. Air Force photo bu Danny Webb

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, sits on a ramp at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Sept. 28, 2021. The arrival of the retired aircraft on Sept. 27 has been 30 years in the making as a request was submitted in April 1991 to have the 8HH-60 brought to Sheppard to be used as a ground instructional training aircraft for 363rd Training Squadron armament and munitions Airmen in Training. The aircraft could also be used by other technical training programs here. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Logan Thomas) Stock Photo

RM2HC7HXX–An HH-60 Pave Hawk from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, sits on a ramp at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Sept. 28, 2021. The arrival of the retired aircraft on Sept. 27 has been 30 years in the making as a request was submitted in April 1991 to have the 8HH-60 brought to Sheppard to be used as a ground instructional training aircraft for 363rd Training Squadron armament and munitions Airmen in Training. The aircraft could also be used by other technical training programs here. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Logan Thomas)

The team of (left to right) Dan Briscoe and Daniel Ward from Scott Air Force Base, Ohio, and Capt. Arianna Green from Fairchild AFB, Wash., work with a cloud-based simulator to see their disaster response plan in action during a training event at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new tool in the Logistics Officer Readiness course in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level commander to director of operations for a unit. Stock Photo

RM2M5EPKF–The team of (left to right) Dan Briscoe and Daniel Ward from Scott Air Force Base, Ohio, and Capt. Arianna Green from Fairchild AFB, Wash., work with a cloud-based simulator to see their disaster response plan in action during a training event at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new tool in the Logistics Officer Readiness course in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level commander to director of operations for a unit.

U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Paul Centinaro, commander, 913th Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, aerospace ground equipment apprentice, 913 MXS, and Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E. Babcock II, superintendent, 913th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 5, 2017. Britten received the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. The ACE award is earned by maintaining a perfect 100 percent on all tests and evaluations through an entire course. Stock Photo

RMR7TH3C–U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Paul Centinaro, commander, 913th Maintenance Squadron, Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, aerospace ground equipment apprentice, 913 MXS, and Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E. Babcock II, superintendent, 913th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 5, 2017. Britten received the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. The ACE award is earned by maintaining a perfect 100 percent on all tests and evaluations through an entire course.

Women from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program enjoy an all-female breakfast hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB. Stock Photo

RM2M64XB1–Women from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program enjoy an all-female breakfast hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

A Hotter'N Hell Hundred rider greets Airmen at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on his way out of the base Aug. 24, 2013. After "Airpower Alley" and a rest stop, bicycle riders rode through a gauntlet of hundreds of Airmen screaming and cheering them on to the finish line. The annual race is in its 32nd year and celebrates the founding members of Texoma with a 100-mile race in 100-degree temperatures. Staff Sgt. Mike Meares Stock Photo

RMEG29YM–A Hotter'N Hell Hundred rider greets Airmen at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on his way out of the base Aug. 24, 2013. After "Airpower Alley" and a rest stop, bicycle riders rode through a gauntlet of hundreds of Airmen screaming and cheering them on to the finish line. The annual race is in its 32nd year and celebrates the founding members of Texoma with a 100-mile race in 100-degree temperatures. Staff Sgt. Mike Meares

RM2HC7HYD–An HH-60 Pave Hawk from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, sits on a ramp at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Sept. 28, 2021. The arrival of the retired aircraft on Sept. 27 has been 30 years in the making as a request was submitted in April 1991 to have the 8HH-60 brought to Sheppard to be used as a ground instructional training aircraft for 363rd Training Squadron armament and munitions Airmen in Training. The aircraft could also be used by other technical training programs here. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Logan Thomas)

Capt. Katia Pillot, left, from the 725th Air Mobility Squadron at Moron Air Base, Spain, and Capt. Joseph Richard from the 22nd Logstics Readiness Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans., work through a cloud-based simulation to see how their humanitarian assistance and disaster relieft plan would work during a training session at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new simulation tool in the Logistics Officer Readiness course in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level c Stock Photo

RM2M5EPKK–Capt. Katia Pillot, left, from the 725th Air Mobility Squadron at Moron Air Base, Spain, and Capt. Joseph Richard from the 22nd Logstics Readiness Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kans., work through a cloud-based simulation to see how their humanitarian assistance and disaster relieft plan would work during a training session at Sheppard AFB, Texas, March 8, 2022. The new simulation tool in the Logistics Officer Readiness course in the 363rd Training Squadron provides a new level of critical thinking for military and civilian Airmen who will soon make the transition from a flight-level c

Airman Kerr Alexander, 361st Training Squadron meatal technician apprentice course student, drills a casing for a bullet at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Alexander is in block three of seven and scheduled to graduate March 22. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM5HJDP–Airman Kerr Alexander, 361st Training Squadron meatal technician apprentice course student, drills a casing for a bullet at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Alexander is in block three of seven and scheduled to graduate March 22. (U.S. Air Force

RM2M64X9C–Women from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program enjoy an all-female breakfast hosted by Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022. Maj. Gen. Leavitt came to speak at a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training graduation and host professional development events for females on Sheppard AFB.

An F-35A Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., takes off as a T-6A Texan II taxis in preparation for a training mission at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Jan. 10, 2019. Four F-35s from Eglin AFB, Fla., stopped at Sheppard as part of an undergraduate pilot training base road tour to show the aircraft to 80th Flying Training Wing student pilots as well as provide capability briefings. Some F-35 aircraft maintenance Airmen in training from the 82nd Training Wing were also able to get an up close look at the fifth-generation fighter and talk with active duty maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo Stock Photo

RMRPJ206–An F-35A Lightning II from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., takes off as a T-6A Texan II taxis in preparation for a training mission at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Jan. 10, 2019. Four F-35s from Eglin AFB, Fla., stopped at Sheppard as part of an undergraduate pilot training base road tour to show the aircraft to 80th Flying Training Wing student pilots as well as provide capability briefings. Some F-35 aircraft maintenance Airmen in training from the 82nd Training Wing were also able to get an up close look at the fifth-generation fighter and talk with active duty maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo

1ST Lieutenant Cleburne 'Clebe' McClary III (USM C, Ret.), Vietnam Veteran, holder of the Purple Heart and several other high honors, talks to Chaplain Colonel and Mrs. Kelling. 1ST LT. McClary spoke at the national Prayer Breakfast held at the Sheppard AFB, Texas Officers Club. Base: Sheppard Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M8MFPE–1ST Lieutenant Cleburne 'Clebe' McClary III (USM C, Ret.), Vietnam Veteran, holder of the Purple Heart and several other high honors, talks to Chaplain Colonel and Mrs. Kelling. 1ST LT. McClary spoke at the national Prayer Breakfast held at the Sheppard AFB, Texas Officers Club. Base: Sheppard Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Airman Ukachukwu Akazi, 361st Training Squadron meatal technician apprentice course student, learns to align his vice for meatal fabrication at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Akazi is in block four of seven and scheduled to graduate March 6. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM5HJDK–Airman Ukachukwu Akazi, 361st Training Squadron meatal technician apprentice course student, learns to align his vice for meatal fabrication at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Akazi is in block four of seven and scheduled to graduate March 6. (U.S. Air Force

Members of Team Sheppard prepare to depart for Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., from Sheppard AFB, Texas, Aug. 30, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. Stock Photo

RM2GK7X44–Members of Team Sheppard prepare to depart for Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., from Sheppard AFB, Texas, Aug. 30, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan.

A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021, so undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students could get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the undergraduate pilot training students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath) Stock Photo

RM2H3HGM3–A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021, so undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students could get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the undergraduate pilot training students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

Airman Lambert Belandres, 361st Training Squadron meatal technician apprentice course student, practices pocketing and boring on a drill at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Belandres is in block four of seven and scheduled to graduate March 6. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM5HJDY–Airman Lambert Belandres, 361st Training Squadron meatal technician apprentice course student, practices pocketing and boring on a drill at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Belandres is in block four of seven and scheduled to graduate March 6. (U.S. Air Force

Aircrew assigned to the 50th and 91st Air Refueling Squadrons gather for a photo with a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to takeoff at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 1, 2022. The aircraft was retired and flown to Sheppard AFB, Texas, to be used as a training tool for future maintainers. Stock Photo

RM2MANFT4–Aircrew assigned to the 50th and 91st Air Refueling Squadrons gather for a photo with a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to takeoff at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 1, 2022. The aircraft was retired and flown to Sheppard AFB, Texas, to be used as a training tool for future maintainers.

RM2H3HGKG–A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021, so undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students could get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the undergraduate pilot training students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

Staff Sgt. Hector Silva, 362nd Training Squadron crew chief instructor, demonstrates how to ensure the safety pins on the B-4 scissor stand are locked in place at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 6, 2018. Silva’s class is in block three of the aircraft fundamentals course. Stock Photo

RMM5HK1D–Staff Sgt. Hector Silva, 362nd Training Squadron crew chief instructor, demonstrates how to ensure the safety pins on the B-4 scissor stand are locked in place at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 6, 2018. Silva’s class is in block three of the aircraft fundamentals course.

82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew welcomed Sheikh Abdularahman Abudlaziz Al Hussaini, Director of the General Administration of Religious Affairs, Royal Saudi Air Force, to Sheppard AFB Aug. 9. The 82nd provides technical and English-language training for RSAF aircraft maintainers supporting the F-15SA program. Stock Photo

RM2GK5K7K–82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew welcomed Sheikh Abdularahman Abudlaziz Al Hussaini, Director of the General Administration of Religious Affairs, Royal Saudi Air Force, to Sheppard AFB Aug. 9. The 82nd provides technical and English-language training for RSAF aircraft maintainers supporting the F-15SA program.

A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis down the runway shortly after arriving at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. Undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students were able get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the UPT students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath) Stock Photo

RM2H3HGK9–A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis down the runway shortly after arriving at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. Undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students were able get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the UPT students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

Master Sgt. Russell Rose, 363rd Training Squadron instructor, shows Airman Jacob Stoken how to use the controls while driving the MJ-1 bomb loader at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Stoken is in block five of 14 and scheduled to graduate April 25. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM5HJEM–Master Sgt. Russell Rose, 363rd Training Squadron instructor, shows Airman Jacob Stoken how to use the controls while driving the MJ-1 bomb loader at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Stoken is in block five of 14 and scheduled to graduate April 25. (U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Arcibal, a boom operator assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, points to his name on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 1, 2022. The aircraft was retired and flown to Sheppard AFB, Texas, to be used as a training tool for future maintainers. Stock Photo

RM2MANFTE–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Arcibal, a boom operator assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, points to his name on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 1, 2022. The aircraft was retired and flown to Sheppard AFB, Texas, to be used as a training tool for future maintainers.

RM2H3HGJR–A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, taxis down the runway shortly after arriving at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. Undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students were able get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the UPT students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

Airman 1st Class Thomas Stratton, 363rd Training Squadron armament student, tightens a bolt securing a GBU-12 to an A-10 Thunderbolt at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2018. Stratton is in block 13 of 13 and scheduled to graduate Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMMBC652–Airman 1st Class Thomas Stratton, 363rd Training Squadron armament student, tightens a bolt securing a GBU-12 to an A-10 Thunderbolt at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2018. Stratton is in block 13 of 13 and scheduled to graduate Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force

Bady, 82nd Security Forces military working dog, poses for a picture in front of a security forces vehicle at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Jan 28, 2020. Staff Sgt. Austin Williams is Bady's handler and they work together to sniff out drugs, explosive ordinance and other discrepancies to help keep Sheppard AFB safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Pedro Tenorio) Stock Photo

RM2GYM6X4–Bady, 82nd Security Forces military working dog, poses for a picture in front of a security forces vehicle at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Jan 28, 2020. Staff Sgt. Austin Williams is Bady's handler and they work together to sniff out drugs, explosive ordinance and other discrepancies to help keep Sheppard AFB safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Pedro Tenorio)

A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, pauses during it's taxi down the runway as a T-38 Talon II exits the area, at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. The B-52 visited Sheppard AFB to give undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students were able get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the UPT students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath) Stock Photo

RM2H3HGKB–A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, pauses during it's taxi down the runway as a T-38 Talon II exits the area, at Sheppard AFB, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. The B-52 visited Sheppard AFB to give undergraduate pilot training and aircraft maintenance technical training students were able get an up-close look at an operational version of the aircraft. The flight crew of the Stratofortress provided capability briefings to the UPT students, and enlisted crew talked to technical training students about the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

Tech Sgt. Miguel Garza, 363rd Training Squadron armament instructor, directs Airman Stephanie Alvarez where to position the MJ-1 bomb loader to unload the GUB-12 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2018. Garza’s class is in block 13 of 13 and scheduled to graduate Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMMBC64A–Tech Sgt. Miguel Garza, 363rd Training Squadron armament instructor, directs Airman Stephanie Alvarez where to position the MJ-1 bomb loader to unload the GUB-12 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2018. Garza’s class is in block 13 of 13 and scheduled to graduate Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force

RM2HGK8RM–Members of Team Sheppard prepare to depart for Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., from Sheppard AFB, Texas, Aug. 30, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan.

T-38 Talon aircraft assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, arrives at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 24, 2021. The 80th Flying Training Wing hosts the world’s only internationally manned and managed pilot training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis) Stock Photo

RM2GP9Y7D–T-38 Talon aircraft assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, arrives at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 24, 2021. The 80th Flying Training Wing hosts the world’s only internationally manned and managed pilot training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Airman Victoria Castro, 363rd Training Squadron armament apprentice course student, guides Airman Jacob Stoken, 363rd TRS while driving an MJ-1 bomb loader simulated munitions at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Castro and Stoken are in block five of 14 and scheduled to graduate April 25. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM5HJEC–Airman Victoria Castro, 363rd Training Squadron armament apprentice course student, guides Airman Jacob Stoken, 363rd TRS while driving an MJ-1 bomb loader simulated munitions at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. Castro and Stoken are in block five of 14 and scheduled to graduate April 25. (U.S. Air Force

Airmen in Training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, salute the survivors of Iwo Jima as they depart from their final reunion at Sheppard AFB, Feb. 13, 2015. Airmen lined the street to honor all who served in the battle for Iwo Jima. Senior Airman Kyle Gese Stock Photo

RMHEA8MJ–Airmen in Training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, salute the survivors of Iwo Jima as they depart from their final reunion at Sheppard AFB, Feb. 13, 2015. Airmen lined the street to honor all who served in the battle for Iwo Jima. Senior Airman Kyle Gese

80th Flying Training Wing Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base landed their T-38 Talon at Minot Air Force Base to refuel before taking off again to fly to an airshow in Canada on July 14, 2022, at Minot AFB, North Dakota. The 80 FTW is the world's only internationally manned and managed pilot training program, with the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program delivering more than 7,500 trained combat pilots to NATO allies in its 37 years of existence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael A. Richmond) Stock Photo

RM2JHW8NY–80th Flying Training Wing Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base landed their T-38 Talon at Minot Air Force Base to refuel before taking off again to fly to an airshow in Canada on July 14, 2022, at Minot AFB, North Dakota. The 80 FTW is the world's only internationally manned and managed pilot training program, with the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program delivering more than 7,500 trained combat pilots to NATO allies in its 37 years of existence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael A. Richmond)

Tech Sgt. Miguel Garza, 363rd Training Squadron armament instructor, assists Airman 1st Class Thomas Stratton tie down a GBU-12 munitions to an MJ-1 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2018. Garza’s class is in block 13 of 13 and scheduled to graduate Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMMBC64F–Tech Sgt. Miguel Garza, 363rd Training Squadron armament instructor, assists Airman 1st Class Thomas Stratton tie down a GBU-12 munitions to an MJ-1 at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 2018. Garza’s class is in block 13 of 13 and scheduled to graduate Feb. 20. (U.S. Air Force

Former film producer, now 2nd Lt. Aaron Doyle, finds new success as an Air Force pilot at Sheppard AFB, TX Stock Photo

RMJ0GB1R–Former film producer, now 2nd Lt. Aaron Doyle, finds new success as an Air Force pilot at Sheppard AFB, TX

RM2JHW8PE–80th Flying Training Wing Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base landed their T-38 Talon at Minot Air Force Base to refuel before taking off again to fly to the Cold Lake Airshow in Canada on July 14, 2022, at Minot AFB, North Dakota. The 80 FTW is the world's only internationally manned and managed pilot training program, with the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program delivering more than 7,500 trained combat pilots to NATO allies in its 37 years of existence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael A. Richmond)

Michael Roth, 362nd Training Squadron crew chief master instructor, familiarizes his new class with the F-16 Falcon at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. This is the class’s first hands-on experience with the F-16. Roth’s class is in block four of nine and scheduled to graduate April 20. (U.S. Air Force Stock Photo

RMM5HJF4–Michael Roth, 362nd Training Squadron crew chief master instructor, familiarizes his new class with the F-16 Falcon at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. This is the class’s first hands-on experience with the F-16. Roth’s class is in block four of nine and scheduled to graduate April 20. (U.S. Air Force

A Hotter'N Hell Hundred rider greets Airmen in training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on his way out of the base Aug. 24, 2013. After 'Airpower Alley' and a rest stop, bicycle riders rode through a gauntlet of hundreds of Airmen screaming and cheering them on to the finish line. As part of the event, hundreds of Sheppard AFB volunteers helped riders needing a break at the last rest stop before the finish line. Across all the rest stops, riders consumed more than 20,000 bananas, more than 9,000 oranges, more than 8,000 pickles, 2,800 gallons of PowerAde and 10,000 gallons of water. The ann Stock Photo

RMHEA5M5–A Hotter'N Hell Hundred rider greets Airmen in training at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on his way out of the base Aug. 24, 2013. After 'Airpower Alley' and a rest stop, bicycle riders rode through a gauntlet of hundreds of Airmen screaming and cheering them on to the finish line. As part of the event, hundreds of Sheppard AFB volunteers helped riders needing a break at the last rest stop before the finish line. Across all the rest stops, riders consumed more than 20,000 bananas, more than 9,000 oranges, more than 8,000 pickles, 2,800 gallons of PowerAde and 10,000 gallons of water. The ann

A T-6A Texan II aircraft assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, taxis after arriving for FAIP Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 24, 2021. The T-6A is used to train Joint Primary Pilot Training students, providing the basic skills necessary to progress to one of four training tracks: the Air Force bomber-fighter or the Navy strike track, the Air Force airlift-tanker or Navy maritime track, the Air Force or Navy turboprop track, and the Air Force-Navy helicopter track. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis) Stock Photo

RM2GP9Y6E–A T-6A Texan II aircraft assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, taxis after arriving for FAIP Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 24, 2021. The T-6A is used to train Joint Primary Pilot Training students, providing the basic skills necessary to progress to one of four training tracks: the Air Force bomber-fighter or the Navy strike track, the Air Force airlift-tanker or Navy maritime track, the Air Force or Navy turboprop track, and the Air Force-Navy helicopter track. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Staff Sgt. Logan Thompson, 361st Training Squadron instructor, walks his class through the temperature and datum checks at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. The temperature and datum ensures the proper operating temperature to burn fuel on the T-56 engine. Thompson’s class is in block six of nine and scheduled to graduate March 12. Stock Photo

RMM5HJDE–Staff Sgt. Logan Thompson, 361st Training Squadron instructor, walks his class through the temperature and datum checks at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. The temperature and datum ensures the proper operating temperature to burn fuel on the T-56 engine. Thompson’s class is in block six of nine and scheduled to graduate March 12.

RMJ136MG–U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Anthony Brusca, interim commander for the 913th Airlift Group and Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, aerospace ground equipment apprentice, 913th Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., April 5, 2017. Britten received the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. The ACE award is earned by maintaining a perfect 100 percent on all tests and evaluations through an entire course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

A Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program pilot in the back seat of a T-6A Texan II watches as an F-35A Lightning II lands at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 10, 2019. Four F-35s from Eglin AFB, Fla., stopped at Sheppard as part of an undergraduate pilot training base road tour to show the aircraft to 80th Flying Training Wing student pilots as well as provide capability briefings. Some F-35 aircraft maintenance Airmen in training from the 82nd Training Wing were also able to get an up close look at the fifth-generation fighter and talk with active duty maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Fo Stock Photo

RMRPJ1YM–A Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program pilot in the back seat of a T-6A Texan II watches as an F-35A Lightning II lands at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 10, 2019. Four F-35s from Eglin AFB, Fla., stopped at Sheppard as part of an undergraduate pilot training base road tour to show the aircraft to 80th Flying Training Wing student pilots as well as provide capability briefings. Some F-35 aircraft maintenance Airmen in training from the 82nd Training Wing were also able to get an up close look at the fifth-generation fighter and talk with active duty maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Fo

Airman Justin Snodgrass, 362nd Training Squadron crew chief apprentice course student, disconnects an air conditioning unit from an F-16 Falcon at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. The air conditioner is used to cool the air craft during maintenance. Snodgrass is in block five of nine and scheduled to graduate April 2. Stock Photo

RMM5HJE4–Airman Justin Snodgrass, 362nd Training Squadron crew chief apprentice course student, disconnects an air conditioning unit from an F-16 Falcon at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2018. The air conditioner is used to cool the air craft during maintenance. Snodgrass is in block five of nine and scheduled to graduate April 2.

RMJ136MJ–U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Jason C. Britten, an aerospace ground equipment (AGE) apprentice assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, adjusts the throttle on a diesel generator April 5, 2017, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Britten was recently awarded the prestigious ACE Award March 20, 2017, while training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. Aerospace Ground Equipment specialists are responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to Air Force planes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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