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COMACC qualifies new F-16 demo team pilot

Gen. Hawk Carlisle (center), commander of Air Combat Command, and Maj. Gen. Thomas Deale, ACC A3, congratulate Capt. John "Rain" Waters, on certifying as the pilot for the 2017-18 F-16 Viper demonstration team Feb. 1, 2017 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Demonstration pilots, who perform at air shows worldwide, serve two-year tours on their respective teams, and must be certified at multiple levels. Carlisle, as COMACC, was Waters' final level of certification, and named him as a demo pilot immediatley after the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Emerald Ralston)

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COMACC qualifies new F-16 demo team pilot

Capt. John "Rain" Waters flies his F-16 Fighting Falcon in a demonstration for Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, in hopes of qualifying as a pilot for the 2017-18 F-16 demonstration team Feb. 1, 2017 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Waters performed a series of intense manuevers to demonstrate his proficiency in the F-16, and Carlisle certified him as a demo pilot upon landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Emerald Ralston)

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COMACC qualifies new F-16 demo team pilot

Capt. John "Rain" Waters flies his F-16 Fighting Falcon in a demonstration for Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, in hopes of qualifying as a pilot for the 2017-18 F-16 demonstration team Feb. 1, 2017 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Waters endured forces up to nine times the force of gravity in the demonstration, during which he performed aerial manuevers commonly seen at air shows around the world. Carlisle certified Waters as a demo pilot immediately following the sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Emerald Ralston)

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COMACC qualifies new F-16 demo team pilot

Gen. Hawk Carlisle (right), commander of Air Combat Command, watches alongside Col. Douglas Thies, 20th Operations Group commander and Maj. Gen. Thomas Deale, ACC A3, as Capt. John "Rain" Waters flies his F-16 Fighting Falcon in a demonstration in hopes of qualifying as a pilot for the 2017-18 F-16 demonstration team Feb. 1, 2017 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Demonstration pilots, who perform at air shows worldwide, serve two-year tours on their respective teams, and must be certified at multiple levels. Carlisle, as COMACC, was Waters' final level of certification, and named him as a demo pilot immediatley after the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Emerald Ralston)

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COMACC qualifies new F-16 demo team pilot

Gen. Hawk Carlisle (right), commander of Air Combat Command, watches alongside Maj. Gen. Thomas Deale, ACC A3, as Capt. John "Rain" Waters flies his F-16 Fighting Falcon in a demonstration in hopes of qualifying as a pilot for the 2017-18 F-16 demonstration team Feb. 1, 2017 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Demonstration pilots, who perform at air shows worldwide, serve two-year tours on their respective teams, and must be certified at multiple levels. Carlisle, as COMACC, was Waters' final level of certification, and named him as a demo pilot immediatley after the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Emerald Ralston)

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COMACC surprised with Order of Sword invitation

Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald, Air Combat Command command chief, explains why Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, was selected to be inducted into the Order of the Sword during an enlisted all-call at Joint Base Langley Eustis, June 28, 2016. Throughout his 38 years of service, Carlisle has consistently supported the enlisted force, including taking an in instrumental role in allowing enlisted members to become Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force enlisted Airmen can bestow upon a commissioned officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Austin May/Released)

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COMACC surprised with Order of Sword invitation

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, is presented with an invitation to be inducted into the Order of the Sword by Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald, ACC command chief, during an enlisted all-call at Joint Base Langley Eustis, June 28, 2016. When accepting the invitation, an emotional Carlisle told the mostly enlisted audience “You have all made my life more than any man deserves.” The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force enlisted Airmen can bestow upon a commissioned officer who has made significant contributions to the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

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COMACC surprised with Order of Sword invitation

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks during an enlisted all-call at Joint Base Langley Eustis, June 28, 2016. Carlisle’s presentation to the enlisted Airmen stationed here included facts about Operation Desert Storm, updates on the status of the Air Force and a question and answer session. At the conclusion of the enlisted call, Carlisle was presented with an invitation to be inducted into the Order of the Sword to recognize his dedication to the enlisted force during his 38 years of service. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force enlisted Airmen can bestow upon a commissioned officer who has made significant contributions to the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve Stanley/Released)

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Weather Geeks

Staff Sgt. Trevor Reiss, a weather forecaster assigned to the 21st Operational Weather Squadron, gets familiar with the technology and computer models used by Weather Channel meteorologists, Feb. 25, at the Weather Channel studio in Atlanta, Ga. Reiss was one of two Airmen from the 557th Weather Wing who was invited to guest star on their show “Weather Geeks,” which will air this Sunday, March 13 at noon, EDT. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Carrie Volpe/Released)

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