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COMACC Certifies Thunderbirds for 2022 Show Season

Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with Maj. Lauren Schlichting, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” pilot, and Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, USAFADS “Thunderbirds” commander/leader, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 10, 2022. The Thunderbirds require multiple certifications in order to perform at air shows around the world. Receiving COMACC’s certification was the final step for the 2022 team to be show ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Laurel Richards)
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Community Matters

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Payton Schooler, 366th Civil Engineering Squadron operations management data optimization journeyman, holds up a sign advocating for community involvement Jan. 29, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Schooler is the vice president for the 366th CES and the president of the Airmen Committed to Excellence organization where she has raised over $7,500 and held dozens on events in 2019 to support base and community events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)
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Air Force SNCO earns “Spirit of the Chief” award at Chief Petty Officer Academy

Master Sgt. Jesse Pickrell, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron flight chief, front right, poses with his professional military education class after the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy graduation, Jan. 28, 2022, in Petaluma, Cali. The intent of the course is to provide professional development, learning leadership and management skills, and exchanging experiences that will be shared at the unit level. (Courtesy photo/ Released)
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Air Force SNCO earns “Spirit of the Chief” award at Chief Petty Officer Academy

Master Sgt. Jesse Pickrell, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron flight chief, receives the “Spirit of the Chief” award during the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy graduation, Jan. 28, 2022, in Petaluma, Cali. The award is given to the course participant who demonstrated outstanding leadership and academic qualities. (Courtesy photo/ Released)
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Air Force SNCO earns “Spirit of the Chief” award at Chief Petty Officer Academy

Master Sgt. Jesse Pickrell, 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron flight chief, navigates a high ropes obstacle course during the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy graduation, Jan. 28, 2022, in Petaluma, Cali. The intent of the course is to provide professional development, learning leadership and management skills, and exchanging experiences that will be shared at the unit level. (Courtesy photo/ Released)
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POW-MIA 2021

On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we remember the debt we owe to them and to their families. We pay tribute to our former prisoners of war and recommit to the difficult but essential task of seeking out answers for the families of those still missing.
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Yorktown Victory Monument Wreath Laying and Flyover

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. alongside French Air and Space Force Chief of Staff, General Philippe Lavigne walk through the honor guard corrido during the event to honor French and American forces who fought at the Battle of Yorktown and commemorate the partnership that endures, Yorktown, Virginia, July 7, 2021. In the fall of 1781, the Battle of Yorktown, marked the last major battle of the American Revolution against British forces and effectively secured independence for the American colonies following a six-and-a-half-year military struggle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. River Bruce)
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Yorktown Victory Monument Wreath Laying and Flyover

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. alongside French Air and Space Force Chief of Staff, General Philippe Lavigne participate in a wreath laying event to honor French and American forces who fought at the Battle of Yorktown and commemorate the partnership that endures, Yorktown, Virginia, July 7, 2021. In the fall of 1781, the Battle of Yorktown, marked the last major battle of the American Revolution against British forces and effectively secured independence for the American colonies following a six-and-a-half-year military struggle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. River Bruce)
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4 FW executes ACE at AGILE FLAG 21-2

Two 4th Fighter Wing multi-capable Airmen conduct an integrated combat turn (ICT) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 4, 2021. The 4th FW demonstrated their ability to deploy into theater as a lead air expeditionary wing during AGILE FLAG 21-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jordan Colvin)
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How can Sword Athena help you?

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, 27th Fighter Squadron Assistant Director of Operations and F-22 Mission Commander, climbs into an F-22, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 25, 2021. Female pilots often struggled to fit their helmets over their buns and more often than not would ultimately have to let the bun down, Ayers prepares to strap in and slip her helmet over her head without worrying about having a bun in her way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaylen Molden)
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How can Sword Athena help you?

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, 27th Fighter Squadron Assistant Director of Operations and F-22 Mission Commander, removes cover from the cock-pit of an F-22, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 25, 2021. As a result of the Womens Initiatives Team, Warrior Braids, and Sword Athena 2020, the hair regulation was changed in AFI 36-2903 to allow braids and ponytails in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaylen Molden)
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How can Sword Athena help you?

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate “Flare” Archer, F-22 Pilot with the 27th Fighter Squadron, puts her helmet on over her braid, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Feb. 25, 2021. As a result of the Womens Initiatives Team, Warrior Braids, and Sword Athena 2020, the hair regulation was changed in AFI 36-2903 to allow braids and ponytails in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jaylen Molden)
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Air Force COVID-19 Face Mask Guidance Infographic

Air Force COVID-19 Face Mask Guidance Infographic. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

Former U.S. Marine Larry Shanes celebrates the birthdays of close friends and former Marines, Earl and Erich, in Maryland, Oct. 2020. Shanes stays in daily contact with his Marine brothers, who also served in Operation Desert Storm. (Left to right: Earl Simon, Erich Hoegel, Craig McHugh, Larry Shanes, Vince Tacconelli, Virgil Efird, and Derek Dawson). (Courtesty Photo)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

Former U.S. Marine Larry Shanes (center) is joined around the dinner table with family friends, former U.S. Marine Matthew Poplin (right) and his father, Tony, at his family home in North Carolina, Dec. 26, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Shanes)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

Former U.S. Marine Larry Shanes poses for a family photo in the family home in North Carolina, Dec. 28, 2020. The Shanes family enjoyed a few last minute holiday festivities before sending daughter, A1C Chloe Shanes, back to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. (Left to right: Nathan Shanes, Chloe Shanes, Amy Shanes, Cooper Shanes, and Larry Shanes). (Courtesy Photo)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

U.S. Marine Sgt. Larry Shanes graduates top of his class from the Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School in Twentynine Palms, California, October, 1995. Shanes was joined by his wife, Amy, and daughter, A1C Chloe Shanes, in celebration of his accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Shanes)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Larry Shanes graduated Recruit Training at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California, September of 1988. Shanes would go on Avionics training before entering Operation Desert Storm. (Courtesy Photo)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

Fixed Wing Marine Observation 1 unit patch. (Coutesy Photo)
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Desert Storm veteran influences daughter's call to service

U.S. Marine LCpl Larry Shanes enjoys an MRE while deployed in Saudi Arabia in January of 1991. Shanes was deployed for Operation Desert Storm working on the OV10-Bronco aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Shanes)
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