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Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot

T-7A Red Hawk Engineering and Manufacturing Development First Flight, St. Louis Lambert International Airport - St. Louis, MO. MSF23-030 Series. Maj. Bryce Turner, 416th Flight Test Squadron became the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk, following a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri, June 28. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)
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Three Generations of Breaking Barriers: T-7A Red Hawk Soars with U.S. Air Force Test Pilot

Maj. Bryce Turner, 416th Flight Test Squadron, conducts a walk around of a T-7A Red Hawk at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri, June 15. Turner became the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk, following a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri, June 28.
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High-resolution 3D-printed planes, made of a scintillating plastic material, emit light in response to radiation

High-resolution 3D-printed planes, made of a scintillating plastic material, emit light in response to radiation (U.S. Air Force image).
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The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AFIT GSEM), in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Deterrence S&T Division (AFRL/RJD), is proud to announce the 2026-2028 academic appointments for the endowed term chairs for nuclear systems.

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AFIT GSEM), in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Deterrence S&T Division (AFRL/RJD), is proud to announce the 2026-2028 academic appointments for the endowed term chairs for nuclear systems. Pictured is Col. Jesse Foster (left), former endowed chair, with AFIT’s newly appointed endowed term chairs, Dr. Zach Meisel (center) and Lt. Col. Robert MacDermott. (U.S. Air Force contributed photo)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

A new monument dedicated to Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford stands at the Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. Ledford, a flight engineer on a B-26 Invader, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for saving his crew and aircraft on Dec. 8, 1952, after an antiaircraft shell severely wounded the pilot over North Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Col. Damian Schlussel, director of Air Force Security Forces and representative of the Schlussel Family Foundation, and retired Col. Joe Panza, executive director of the Air University Foundation, unveil a monument dedicated to Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford at the Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. The Schlussel Family Foundation sponsored the creation of the monument. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

This U.S. Air Force official portrait shows Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford. On Dec. 8, 1952, Ledford, a flight engineer on a B-26 Invader, earned the Distinguished Service Cross for saving his crew and aircraft after an anti-aircraft shell severely wounded the pilot over North Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

The newly unveiled monument honoring Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford stands on the Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. The walkway, which leads to the Enlisted Heritage Hall’s outdoor exhibits, is dedicated exclusively to enlisted recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross and Air Force Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Melissa Sims, Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute curator, delivers opening remarks during the monument dedication ceremony for Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford at the Enlisted Heritage Hall’s Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Col. Damian Schlussel, director of Air Force Security Forces, speaks during the monument dedication ceremony for Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford at the Enlisted Heritage Hall’s Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Col. Damian Schlussel, director of Air Force Security Forces and representative of the Schlussel Family Foundation, and retired Col. Joe Panza, executive director of the Air University Foundation, unveil a monument dedicated to Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford at the Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. The Schlussel Family Foundation sponsored the creation of the monument. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

Chief Master Sgt. Iris Honrado, senior enlisted leader of the Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, delivers closing remarks during the monument dedication ceremony for Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford at the Walk of Heroes, June 24, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Ferguson)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

This historical photo shows the interior damage to the cockpit of a B-26 Invader after it was struck by an anti-aircraft shell over North Korea, Dec. 8, 1952. The blast severely wounded the pilot, visible by the damage to the seat, prompting Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford to take control of the aircraft and avert a catastrophic crash. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Korean War heroism etched in stone at Enlisted Heritage Hall

This historical photo shows the external battle damage to a B-26 Invader from an anti-aircraft shell on Dec. 8, 1952. The shell penetrated the cockpit, severely wounding the pilot and sending the aircraft into a dive before Tech. Sgt. James H. Ledford, the flight engineer, seized the controls and saved the crew. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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T-7A Ground Based Training System

Pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing operate a T-7A Ground Based Training System at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. These devices are the first to be formally accepted by Air Education and Training Command for the T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training program. (Courtesy photo)
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CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach administers the oath of office to Officer Trainees at Officer Training School during a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 18, 2026. Gen. Wilsbach visited Officer Training School to congratulate the Air Force’s newest officers, emphasizing the importance of readiness and warrior culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Brian Krause)
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CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach stands with OTS Commandant Colonel Roxanne Toy and Chief Master Sergeant Aaron Gufford at Officer Training School during a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 18, 2026. Gen. Wilsbach visited Officer Training School to congratulate the Air Force’s newest officers, emphasizing the importance of readiness and warrior culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Brian Krause)
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CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach sits with OTS Commandant Colonel Roxanne Toy and Chief Master Sergeant Aaron Gufford at Officer Training School to celebrate the graduation of Air Force Officer Training School Class 26-12, June 18, 2026. Air Force Officer Training School commissions approximately 3,700 total force line and non-line officers annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Brian Krause)
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CSAF visits Maxwell, speaks at OTS graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach administers the oath of office to Officer Trainees of class 26-12 at Officer Training School during a visit to Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, June 18, 2026. Gen. Wilsbach visited Officer Training School to congratulate the Air Force’s newest officers, emphasizing the importance of readiness and warrior culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mr. Brian Krause)
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Senior Airman Roman Bereguta, U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School cadet-candidate, and one of the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025, delivers opening remarks and introduces delayed entry program members for a swearing-in ceremony at the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey, June 21, 2026. The festival allowed the Air Force to highlight career fields like the Air Force band, display its military might with a flyover, and provide community engagement and boost morale with musical performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Washburn).
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