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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Blake Hitchcock, 47th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2025. The 47th Fighter Squadron conducts training for pilot initial qualification, transition, and instructor qualification in the A-10C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)