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250418-F-XX000-1007

U.S. Air Force Captain Colin Klopp, 455th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, helps the 479th Flying Training Group’s “Aviator of the Day” Ava Seymour adjust her helmet aboard a T-6A Texan II, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The “Aviator for a Day” program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Laura Kane)
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250418-F-XX000-1005

479th Flying Training Group’s “Aviator of the Day” Ava Seymour accompanied by the Naval Air Station Pensacola Fire Department, paced the flightline and employed the trucks hose, siren, and speakers during Ava’s hands-on experience with the Group, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The “Aviator for a Day” program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Laura Kane)
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250418-F-XX000-1004

479th Flying Training Group’s “Aviator of the Day” Ava Seymour, her parents, and members of the 451st Flying Training Squadron pose for a photo in front for a T-1A Jayhawk during Ava’s hands-on experience with the Group, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The “Aviator for a Day” program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Laura Kane)
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250418-F-XX000-1003

479th Flying Training Group’s “Aviator of the Day” Ava Seymour sits in the Aircraft Commander position of a T-1A Jayhawk accompanied by Lt. Col. Jason Steinlicht, 451st Flying Training Squadron, during Ava’s hands-on experience with the Group, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The “Aviator for a Day” program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Laura Kane)
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250418-F-XX000-1002

479th Flying Training Group’s “Aviator of the Day” Ava Seymour sits on the wing of a T-6A Texan II during her hands-on experience, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The “Aviator for a Day” program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Laura Kane)
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250418-F-XX000-1006

479th Flying Training Group’s “Aviator of the Day” Ava Seymour receiving her honorary wings at a graduation ceremony in the Naval Aviation Museum. Ava was pinned on by Captain Jose Soto, 479th FTG instructor, “The most meaningful honor I’ve been given in my Air Force career” said Soto referring to awarding Ava her wings, April 18, 2025, at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. The “Aviator for a Day” program opens its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Captain Laura Kane)
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250418-F-FD742-1537

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, 12th Operations Support Squadron commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony where he will give the command to Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora, April 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 12th OSS is responsible for air traffic control, airfield management, airspace management, aerospace physiology, current operations, flight records and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250418-F-FD742-1599

U.S. Air Force Col. John Anderson, 12th Operation Group commander, hands the 12th Operations Support Squadron guide-on to Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora during a change of command ceremony, April 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Brakora is responsible for air traffic control, airfield management, airspace management, aerospace physiology, current operations, flight records and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250418-F-FD742-1647

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora, 12th Operations Support Squadron commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony where he took command from Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, April 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Brakora is responsible for air traffic control, airfield management, airspace management, aerospace physiology, current operations, flight records and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250418-F-FD742-1494

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, 12th Operations Support Squadron commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony where he will give the command to Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora, April 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 12th OSS is responsible for air traffic control, airfield management, airspace management, aerospace physiology, current operations, flight records and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250418-F-FD742-1821

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora, 12th Operations Support Squadron commander, renders the first salute to his new squadron during a change of command ceremony where he took command from Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, April 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Brakora is responsible for air traffic control, airfield management, airspace management, aerospace physiology, current operations, flight records and aircrew flight equipment for all 12th Operations Group training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250410-F-YD772-1333

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. David J. Carey poses for a photo prior to his Freedom Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 10, 2025. The Freedom Flyer program honors former Vietnam War aviator POWs with a symbolic return to flight in a T-38 Talon. Carey ejected over North Vietnam in 1967 and spent more than 2,000 days in captivity before his release during Operation Homecoming.
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250410-F-YD772-1313

U.S. Air Force Maj. Warren Kuhn, 560th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, taxies a T-38 Talon with retired Navy Capt. David J. Carey following Carey’s Freedom Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 10, 2025. Kuhn flew with Carey during the commemorative flight. The Freedom Flyer tradition recognizes former military aviator POWs by returning them to flight in a T-38 Talon. Carey spent nearly six years in captivity after being shot down over North Vietnam in 1967.
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250410-F-YD772-1310

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. David J. Carey is sprayed with champagne following his Freedom Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 10, 2025. The Freedom Flyer program, hosted by the 560th Flying Training Squadron, honors former Vietnam War aviator POWs with a ceremonial return to flight in a T-38 Talon. The post-flight champagne tradition celebrates the completion of this symbolic mission. Carey was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967 and spent nearly six years in captivity before his release during Operation Homecoming.
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250410-F-YD772-1304

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. David J. Carey (second from right) poses with pilots of the 560th Flying Training Squadron following his Freedom Flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 10, 2025. The Freedom Flyer program honors former Vietnam War aviator POWs with a ceremonial return to flight in a T-38 Talon. Carey was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967 and spent nearly six years in captivity before his release during Operation Homecoming.
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250411-F-YD772-1008

Major General Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, salutes the Missing Man Monument during the Freedom Flyer memorial ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 11, 2025. The Missing Man Monument stands as a tribute to aviators who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
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250403-F-FD742-2590

U.S. Air Force Col. John Anderson, 12th Operations Group commander, hands the unit guidon to Lt. Col. John Lowe to take command of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron, April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished squadron command to Lt. Col. John Lowe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250403-F-FD742-2484

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde, 435th Fighter Training Squadron commander, speaks during the 435th FTS change of command ceremony, April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. During the ceremony DeWilde relinquished squadron command to Lt. Col. John Lowe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250403-F-FD742-2294

U.S. Air Force Col. John Anderson, 12th Operations Group commander, introduces Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde, 435th Fighter Training Squadron commander, during the 435th FTS change of command ceremony, April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. During the ceremony DeWilde relinquished squadron command to Lt. Col. John Lowe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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250403-F-FD742-2653

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Lowe, 435th Fighter Training Squadron commander, speaks to attendee’s after taking command during the 435th FTS change of command ceremony, April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished squadron command to Lt. Col. John Lowe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)
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