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Air Education and Training Command

Who's your Mentor

Roger Johnson (right), 47th Operations Group T-6A Texan II civilian simulator instructor, instructs 2nd Lt. Valerie Calvert, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, while flying in a simulator at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024. Strong mentorship helps develop student pilots, molding them into the next generation of aviators. Mentoring, at its core, is a partnership that facilitates the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Who's your Mentor

U.S. Air Force Capt. Harrison Frank (right), 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, mentors Capt. Timothy Starkey (left), 47th Student Squadron student pilot, using T-6A Texan II models to demonstrate flight movements at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024. Mentorship is a necessary part of the growth of young pilots, allowing them to gain unique experience from teachers and become more proficient flyers. January is National Mentoring Month and 2024’s theme is “Are You Ready?” posing Airmen whether they are ready to be the next generation of leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Who's your Mentor

Armando Garcia (right), 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainer, discusses what maintenance will need to be done to the engine bay of a T-38C Talon while mentoring Luis Martinez (left), 47th MXD maintainer, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024. Mentorship in the workplace is vital for efficient and smooth operations, as proper leadership brings the workplace together. During National Mentoring Month the Air Force is holding multiple live and virtual mentorship events to help develop Airmen and Guardians (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Who's your mentor?

Published Jan. 11, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen
47th Flying Training Wing

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Roger Johnson (right), 47th Operations Group T-6A Texan II civilian simulator instructor, instructs 2nd Lt. Valerie Calvert, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, while flying in a simulator at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024. Strong mentorship helps develop student pilots, molding them into the next generation of aviators. Mentoring, at its core, is a partnership that facilitates the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)