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Comrades are gone, but never forgotten

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom aircraft commander, smiles after sharing his story with Airmen and civilians from Team Langley as part of Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. Bridger was shot down and captured during his 1967 deployment to Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, for a combat tour with the 497th Fighter Squadron to fly night-missions into North Vietnam. He was then imprisoned for 2,232 days in the “Hanoi Hilton” camp in North Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Comrades are gone, but never forgotten

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom aircraft commander, shares his story during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Bridger was shot down, captured and imprisoned for 2,232 days (six years) during the Vietnam War. The third Friday in September has been observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1986. Since World War I, more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war and more than 83,400 service members are still unaccounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Comrades are gone, but never forgotten

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom aircraft commander, claps during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 15, 2016. Bridger was shot down, captured and imprisoned for 2,232 days (six years) during the Vietnam War. The third Friday in September has been observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1986. Since World War I, more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war and more than 83,400 service members are still unaccounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Comrades are gone, but never forgotten

Col. Caroline M. Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, shares a laugh with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron F-4 Phantom aircraft commander, during a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 16, 2016. Bridger was shot down, captured and imprisoned for 2,232 days (six years) during the Vietnam War. The third Friday in September has been observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1986. Since World War I, more than 150,000 Americans have been held as prisoners of war and more than 83,400 service members are still unaccounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson)
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Dr. Janet Fender receives presidential award

Dr. Janet S. Fender, Chief Scientist and Science Advisor to the Commander of Air Combat Command, received the U.S. Presidential Distinguished Rank Award in recognition of her long-term accomplishments and exceptional service to the American people. Bestowed upon only the top 1% of federal senior executives, this award represents the pinnacle of achievement in the career federal executive service. Her award was presented by the Honorable Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the Air Force.
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COMACC speaks at 2016 ACC Weather Conference

U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to an estimated 120 Airmen, consisting mostly of unit-level flight leaders from 55 units during the 2016 ACC Weather Conference held on Langley Air Force Base, Virginia on Mar. 8, 2016.
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General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award

Andrew L. Sloper, a logistics management specialist at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, gives remarks after receiving the 2014 individual General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon July 23, 2015. The award, named after and presented by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, was created by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to recognize Airmen who share their creative and efficient ways to save money and time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
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General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award

The 2014 individual and team winners of the inaugural General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award stand with Spencer, the Air Force vice chief of staff, after a ceremony at the Pentagon July 23, 2015. They are, from left to right, Andrew L. Sloper, Maj. Perry J. Johns, Maj. Anthony Ty, Spencer, Frederick Suedbeck and Anthony McCray. The award was created by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to recognize Airmen who share their creative and efficient ways to save money and time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)
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ACC commander tours CAP National Headquarters

U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, left, commander of Air Combat Command, shakes hands with CAP National Commander Maj. Gen. Joe Vazquez after taking a tour of the organization’s National Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Carlisle's visit came in advance of CAP-USAF’s pending realignment under ACC, which is expected to occur before year’s end. (Courtesy photo by Susan Schneider)
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USAF Weapons School JTAC graduates to receive hallowed patches

A combat controller, deployed with a U.S. Army Special Forces team in Afghanistan, searches for targets to provide close air support during an engagement with insurgents. A Special Tactics combat controller integrates air power into ground special operations for mission success, deploying into forward hostile areas to control offensive airstrike operations (also known as Joint Terminal Attack Control), as well as establish assault zones and provide air traffic control capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Released)
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2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Air Combat Command's 2014 Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year, Master Sgt. Mark Diehl, walks through an Honor Guard sword cordon to receive his award at the Outstanding Airman of the Year awards banquet held at the Bayview Commonwealth Center on Langley Air Force Base, Va. May 20, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve Stanley/Released)
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2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

The Air Combat Command 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award banquet ice sculpture May 20 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center on Langley Air Force Base, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve Stanley/Released)
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2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Air Combat Command's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominees shake hands with Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Combat Command, May 20 on Langley Air Force Base, Va. at the OAY icebreaker banquet. From left, First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Mark Diehl, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Frank Graziano, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Jon Smith, and Airman of the Year Staff Sgt. Lindsey Fuentes, (right) Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve Stanley/Released)
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2015 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Air Combat Command's 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominees pose in the dining facility with the former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy (ret.) after a long breakfast May 20 on Langley Air Force Base, Va. From left, First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Mark Diehl, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Senior Master Sgt. Frank Graziano, former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy (ret.), Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Jon Smith, and Airman of the Year Staff Sgt. Lindsey Fuentes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve Stanley/Released)
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CAS Focus Week

Brig. Gen. Thomas Deale, Air Combat Command director of operations, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. and Brig. Gen. Giovanni Tuck, Air Force director of operations and deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements, Washington D.C., address Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine members during a morning briefing as part of the Future Close Air Support Focus Week March 4, at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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CAS Focus Week

Marine Maj. Dustin Byrum (left), Air Officer Department Head, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, Yuma, Ariz. , and Air Force Maj. Scott Mills, 66th Weapons Squadron commander, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., share their thoughts before the morning briefing as part of the Future Close Air Support Focus Week March 4, at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command

U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with Airmen during his first all call for the ACC Headquarters staff at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 23. Carlisle told the gathered Airmen that he was truly impressed with what he has seen every day and how proud he was to lead them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Candice Page)
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U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command

U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks with Airmen during his first all call for the ACC Headquarters staff at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 23. During the all call, the commander introduced his new priorities for the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Candice Page)
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WWII pilot reunited with P-47

Retired Air National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Hertel touches a P-47 Thunderbolt for one the first times the 1960's during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Hertel was given the opportunity to visit the aircraft as well as received praise from U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Commander of Air Combat Command, for his contributions to America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)
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WWII pilot reunited with P-47

Retired Air National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Hertel is wheeled around a P-47 Thunderbolt during the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 28, 2015. Hertel flew the Thunderbolt over Iwo Jima, Japan during World War II and had not seen one since the 1960's. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jensen Stidham/Released)
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