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A-10C Thunderbolt II final student night flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brayden Mathis, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, reviews aircraft forms before taking flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 16, 2025. The aircraft forms are an essential part of the pre-flight process to validate aircraft readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II final student night flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brayden Mathis, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, performs preflight checks on his equipment before taking flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 16, 2025. Mathis performed the final student night flight in an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II final student night flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brayden Mathis, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, prepares for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 16, 2025. The flight contributed to combat readiness and proficiency within the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II final student night flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brayden Mathis, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, performs preflight checks on his equipment before taking flight in an A-10 aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 16, 2025. A-10 pilots must meet annual training and flight hour requirements to stay mission-ready and be able to deploy quickly when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II final student night flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brayden Mathis, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, taxis on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec.16, 2025. Mathis is a member of the last A-10C Thunderbolt II B-Course class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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A-10C Thunderbolt II final student night flight

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Brayden Mathis, 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft student pilot, takes flight in an A-10 aircraft over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 16, 2025. Mathis was the last student to execute a night sortie from the 357th FS, nicknamed the Dragons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 355th Wing commander, and Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier walk together at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 24, 2026. Lohmeier received an overview of DM’s readiness posture and lethality capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier is briefed by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Jackson and Senior Airman Ian Cosper, assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, on the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and its mission capabilities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. Lohmeier toured the aircraft and learned how its different components contribute to operational effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gregory Jackson and Senior Airman Ian Cosper, assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, discuss the different parts of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. Jackson and Cosper explained to Lohmeier how each component contributes to the HC-130J’s role in rescue and combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier and members of the 563rd Rescue Group pose for a photo in front of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. Lohmeier was briefed on the HC-130J’s mission capabilities and its role in supporting Air Force readiness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier adjusts a head-up display while in an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft simulator at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. The hands-on simulator experience demonstrated to Lohmeier DM’s advanced capabilities in preparing pilots for operational missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier takes control of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft simulator at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. The simulator served as a platform to showcase DM’s capabilities in developing pilot proficiency and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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USecAF visits Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier and William Gugelman, HC-130J simulator instructor pilot, fly in an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft simulator at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 21, 2026. The session allowed Lohmeier to operate the aircraft from takeoff through landing, highlighting DM’s realistic training environment for mission-ready aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

Dedicated crew chiefs and assistant dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the 357th Fighter Generation Squadron pose for a photo after the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. DCC competitions showcase 357th FGS commitment to readiness through execution of exemplary aircraft maintenance, enhancing lethality capabilities for the Fight Tonight mission.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Kelley, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, cleans an A-10 prior to the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Aircraft presentation and cleanliness is one of the components assessed during DCC competitions, showcasing pride and detailed care for the attack mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Noah Kelley, 357th Fighter generation squadron crew chief, left; Staff Sgt. Trevion Bass, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, center; and Senior Airman Colton McArthur, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, right, stand by for inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. 357th Fighter Generation Squadron Crew chief teams are charged with executing seamless, holistic aircraft maintenance and expertly launching and recovering the Air Force’s legacy ground attack platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Prill, 355th Maintenance Group deputy commander, conducts an inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. During these competitions, aircraft are evaluated on presentation, cleanliness, and proper forms documentation pertinent to current mission operability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

Staff SSgt. John Glass, 355th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance Inspector, examines A-10 components during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Judges inspected various parts of the A-10 for serviceability and cleanliness to determine which crew chief team excelled beyond their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

An A-10 sits open for inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. The crew chief teams and aircraft were assessed and interviewed by various members of leadership from both the 355th Maintenance Group and 357th Fighter Generation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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357th Fighter Generation Squadron Dedicated Crew Chief Competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Gonzalez, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, stands by his aircraft prior to inspection during the 2026 Dedicated Crew Chief Competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, on Jan. 16, 2026. Dedicated crew chiefs are handpicked by their units based on the successful completion of various safety practices, technical order requirements, and deliberate training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericha Parish)

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