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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, center, and members of ACC’s Civic Leader Program pose in front of a U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II during an immersion of ACC units at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, April 15, 2026. Members of the Civic Leader Program represent ACC installations nationwide, providing feedback from local communities directly to Spain. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Anna Canales)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Air Combat Command Commander’s Group members Henry Smith, representing Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, and Kathie Johnson, representing the 505th Command and Control Wing, receive instruction from Alan Tuttle, left, the Combat Operations Division lead instructor, during a dynamic command and control demonstration as part of the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. Operating within a simulated COD, the civic leaders experienced firsthand how rapid, effective command and control is the foundation for achieving absolute mission dominance in a complex battlespace. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Anthony Owens, left, an instructor with the 505th Training Squadron, leads members of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group through a hands-on demonstration inside a mock Air Operations Center during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. Operating within a simulated Combat Operations Division, the civic leaders experienced the intense pressure of command and control, gaining a deeper understanding of the complex decision-making required to generate and maintain air and space superiority. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Ms. Meggan Carter, an instructor with the 505th Training Squadron, leads members of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group through a hands-on demonstration inside a mock Air Operations Center during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. Inside a mock Combat Operations Division, the leaders engaged in a hands-on scenario, making rapid command and control decisions while navigating the threat of simulated missile strikes during the ACC Commander’s Group Spring Conference. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

260414-F-PO220-10XX Christopher Grooves, left, an instructor with the 505th Training Squadron, guides Air Combat Command civic leaders through a high-stakes personnel recovery scenario inside a mock Air Operations Center during the ACC Commander’s Group Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Apr. 14, 2026. Operating within a simulated Combat Operations Division, the civic leaders experienced the intense pressure of command and control firsthand as they navigated a complex personnel recovery mission under the threat of simulated missile strikes. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Air Combat Command civic leaders participate in a high-stakes personnel recovery scenario inside a mock Air Operations Center during the ACC Commander’s Group Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Apr. 14, 2026. Operating within a simulated Combat Operations Division, the civic leaders experienced the intense pressure of command and control firsthand as they navigated a complex personnel recovery mission under the threat of simulated missile strikes. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Christopher Grooves, left, an instructor with the 505th Training Squadron, requests clearance from Air Combat Command Commander’s Group members to launch a rescue mission for a downed pilot during a high-stakes personnel recovery mock scenario at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. As part of the ACC CG Spring Conference, the hands-on demonstration placed the civic leaders in the role of senior decision-makers inside a simulated Combat Operations Division, forcing them to weigh the risks of an operation while navigating the threat of simulated missile strikes. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Shelton Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Paul Lux, a member of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group, representing the 505th Command and Control Wing, explores a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or Humvee, during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The civic leaders participated in a hands-on mission showcase, interacting directly with the specialized equipment and vehicles used by Tactical Air Control Party Airmen to support air and ground forces. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andres Luttich-Vasquez, 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron assistant director of operations, left, along with Air Combat Command Commander’s Group members Warren Stowe, representing Tinker Air Force Base, Angie Gheesling, representing Robins AFB, and Suzi Waltos, representing Creech AFB, pose for a photo in a light tactical all-terrain vehicle, also known as an MRZR, during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The civic leaders participated in a hands-on mission showcase, interacting directly with the specialized equipment and vehicles used by Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen to support air and ground forces. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Control Air Party (TACP) Airman assists Jennifer Oliver, a member of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group representing Joint Base Langley-Eustis, in donning a TACP helmet during the ACC Commander’s Group Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The hands-on display allowed civic leaders to experience the gear used by TACP Airmen to call in air support on the battlefield. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Control Air Party (TACP) Airman briefs members of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group on specialized field communications equipment during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The civic leaders interacted directly with TACP Airmen to gain a deeper understanding of how they utilize advanced radios to direct air support and maintain command and control in combat environments. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Linda Morales, a member of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group, representing Davis Monthan Air Force Base, actively operates advanced modeling and simulation software during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The immersive demonstration allowed the civic leaders to experience the "unseen" elements of command and control, providing them with a deeper understanding of how these powerful tools are used to train our forces and ensure combat readiness. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Suzi Waltos, a member of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group, representing Creech Air Force Base, actively operates advanced modeling and simulation software during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The immersive demonstration allowed the civic leaders to experience the "unseen" elements of command and control, providing them with a deeper understanding of how these powerful tools are used to train our forces and ensure combat readiness. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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ACC Civic Leaders Immerse in Emerald Coast Airpower

Steve Hiatt and Kimberli Green, members of the Air Combat Command Commander’s Group representing Hill Air Force Base, pose for a photo in a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or Humvee, while wearing Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) equipment during the ACC CG Spring Conference at Hurlburt Field, Florida, April 14, 2026. The civic leaders interacted directly with specialized TACP gear used to call in air support as part of an immersive showcase demonstrating how ACC develops and employs combat power. (This photo was cropped to emphasize the subjects.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)

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55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

Members of the Shaw Air Force Base community gather to honor recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, May 5, 2026. The DFC is awarded to Airmen who exemplify heroism during aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts)

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55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to the Shaw Air Force Base community during a Distinguished Flying Cross decoration ceremony at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, May 5, 2026. Spain presided over the ceremony and emphasized the bravery and heroism displayed by the award recipients during Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts)

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55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presents Lt. Col. Christopher M. Beckett, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot and 55th Fighter Squadron commander, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 5, 2026. Beckett received the decoration for the heroism and bravery he exemplified while flying during Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts)

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55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presents Maj. Matthew J. Croghan, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 5, 2026. Croghan received the decoration for the heroism and bravery he exemplified while flying during Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts)

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55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presents Maj. Alexander J. Trembly, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 5, 2026. Trembly received the decoration for the heroism and bravery he exemplified while flying during Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts)

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55th Fighter Squadron Pilots Earn Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presents Capt. Abigail D. Maio, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron, with the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, May 5, 2026. Maio received the decoration for the heroism and bravery she exemplified while flying during Operation Midnight Hammer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nyanda Walker-Potts)

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