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Airman Leadership School class 22-3

Senior Airman Anthonette Phua, Airman Leadership School graduate, accepts the John L. Levitow award during the graduation of ALS class 22-3, Feb. 10, 2022 on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The John L. Levitow award is presented to the student demonstrating the highest level of leadership and scholastic performance, and is partially determined by the assignment of points by their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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314th Fighter Squadron Class 21-DBH graduation

The 314th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon flagship taxis next to U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” F-16s, Jan. 28, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The commander and leader of the Thunderbirds visited Holloman to keynote the latest 314th FS Basic Course graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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314th Fighter Squadron Class 21-DBH graduation

(From right to left) Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, Thunderbirds commander and leader, speaks with 314th Fighter Squadron student pilots, Jan. 28, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Elliott, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot originally, trained with the 314th FS at Holloman to qualify as an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot before taking command of the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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314th Fighter Squadron Class 21-DBH graduation

Family members of the 314th Fighter Squadron’s 21-DBH Basic Course class, watch as U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” F-16 Fighting Falcons perform arrival maneuvers, Jan. 28, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The Thunderbirds commander and leader visited Holloman to keynote the 314th FS B-course graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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314th Fighter Squadron Class 21-DBH graduation

(From right to left) Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, Thunderbirds commander and leader, speaks with 314th Fighter Squadron student pilots, Jan. 28, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Elliott, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot originally, trained with the 314th FS at Holloman to qualify as an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot before taking command of the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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49th EMS re-creates essential aircraft part

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Hayes, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology section chief, wipes coolant off an aircraft part after being cut by a Computer Numerical Control machine, Jan. 20, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The 49th EMS cut and produced a F-16 Viper rudder support bearing in-house to save weeks of waiting for the part to be ordered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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49th EMS re-creates essential aircraft part

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Hayes, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology section chief, uses a Computer Numerical Control machine to cut a new part for a F-16 Viper, Jan. 20, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Using this machine to cut a new part can cut manufacturing time by weeks and expedite getting aircraft back to operational status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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49th EMS re-creates essential aircraft part

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Hayes, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology section chief, uses computer aided drafting software to compose an aircraft part for a F-16 Viper, Jan. 20, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The software will simulate what the Computer Numerical Control machine will do when cutting the new aircraft part. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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49th EMS re-creates essential aircraft part

Tech. Sgt. Wesley Hayes, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron metals technology section chief, writes down measurements to re-create an aircraft part for a F-16 Viper, Jan. 20, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. As part of the 49th EMS fabrication flight, Hayes is part of a team responsible for creating parts for maintenance equipment and tools in the 49th Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

A civilian contractor, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, marshals out an F-16 Viper to taxi, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. In 2017, civilian contractors assumed the responsibility of 8th Fighter Squadron aircraft with the reactivation of the 8th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

A civilian contractor, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts pre-flight checks for an F-16 Viper during a transition ceremony, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Civilian contractors, previously manning the 8th AMU, ceremoniously launched an F-16 and the newly assigned 8th AMU Airmen recovered the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

Two civilian contractors, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, prepare to conduct pre-flight checks for an F-16 Viper during a transition ceremony, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The ceremony marks the increase of the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s official F-16 inventory by 28 and personnel count by over 200, making the 849th AMXS the 49th Wing’s largest squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

A civilian contractor, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts pre-flight checks for an F-16 Viper during a transition ceremony, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The addition of over 200 positions and 28 aircraft from the 8th AMU makes the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron the largest of its kind in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

A civilian contractor, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, communicates with an F-16 Viper pilot during pre-flight checks during a transition ceremony, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The ceremony signaled the 8th AMU’s change of responsibility from civilian contractors to enlisted personnel for the management and maintenance of 8th Fighter Squadron aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

A U.S. Air Force crew chief, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, marshals an F-16 Viper to park during a transition ceremony, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The ceremony culminated with civilian contractors conducting a final departure for an F-16, with enlisted Airmen recovering the aircraft upon return. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transfers personnel to active duty

A civilian contractor, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, renders a salute to an F-16 Viper pilot, Dec. 22, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This marked the final time a civilian contractor will launch an 8th Fighter Squadron F-16 as the primary crew chiefs for the 8th AMU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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211214-F-HC907-1125

Brandon Burrow, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, buckles his helmet before an F-16 Viper familiarization flight, Dec. 14, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Burrow was one of three cadets chosen to participate in aircrew ground training and to receive a F-16 familiarization flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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211214-F-HC907-1091

Brandon Burrow, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, receives assistance with safety restraints before an F-16 Viper familiarization flight, Dec. 14, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Prior to the flight, the day included a tour of the 8th Fighter Squadron, a 49th Wing mission brief and aircrew flight equipment familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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211214-F-HC907-1064

Brandon Burrow, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, enters the cockpit of an F-16 Viper before a familiarization flight, Dec. 14, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This familiarization flight served as a behind the scenes look of a routine flying day for 49th Wing F-16 Viper pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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211214-F-HC907-1023

(From left to right) Luke Anderson and Brandon Burrow, U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, prepare for an F-16 Viper familiarization flight, Dec. 14, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. With the widespread shortage of pilots in the U.S. Air Force, this familiarization flight served as a recruitment tool for potential aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)
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