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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Capt. Ethan McAllister, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander and instructor pilot, speaks to Travis Pastrana about various controls in the T-38C at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to share their unique experiences with base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Travis Pastrana and Capt. Ethan McAllister, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander and instructor pilot, prepare their harnesses beside a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. The physical demands of pilot training mirror the conditioning required in extreme sports. High performance athletes were invited to participate in a tour of undergraduate pilot training and share their own experiences as athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Ryan Sheckler and U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Alexander, 47th Operation Support Squadron executive officer and instructor pilot, place helmets on the side of the cockpit of a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to share insights into their careers, challenges, and the mental and physical discipline required to excel in their respective fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Sean Chuma places a helmet bag into a T-38C Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to experience key elements in Undergraduate Pilot training, including aircrew flight equipment fittings, following various safety protocols, and flight planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Sean Chuma poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Capt. Koby Hinnant, 47th Operation Support Squadron executive officer and instructor pilot, on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Extreme sport athletes were invited to undergo the experience of flying in a T-38C Talon and sharing their own experience as high-performance athletes. Sean Chuma is a professional base jumper and wingsuit flyer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)
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High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB

Travis Pastrana sits while being fitted for an oxygen mask by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aiden Oldfield, 47th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Team XL hosted three extreme sports athletes – Travis Pastrana, Sean Chuma, and Ryan Sheckler – for a unique experience combining extreme sports and aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)
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Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation

Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 25-03 graduation speaker Colonel (Ret) Douglas C. Gosney and 2nd LT Jesse D. Haycraft, pose for a photo with the Air Education and Training Command commander’s trophy during the official graduation ceremony on December 13, 2024, at the Columbus Events Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Haycraft was also recognized as the Distinguished Graduate, receiving the Distinguished Graduate Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Duncan-Doublin)
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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Eric Wills, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management operations officer in charge, poses for a portrait photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 9, 2024. Wills attended the Air Force Academy where his athletic journey took an unexpected turn during his senior year when he discovered rugby. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Eric Wills, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management operations officer in charge, poses for a portrait photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 9, 2024. Looking toward the future, Wills aims to take advantage of the World Class Athlete Program, a Department of the Air Force Program dedicated to selecting and training athletes to compete for Team USA on the world stage at the Olympic Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Eric Wills, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management operations officer in charge, tosses a rugby ball up for a portrait photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 9, 2024. Drawing from his rugby experience, Wills brings a blend of hard work and camaraderie to his leadership style, strengthening both leadership and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Eric Wills, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management operations officer in charge, poses for a portrait photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 9, 2024. Wills represented both the Air Force and the USA Junior National Rugby Team, which included competing with an All-Armed Forces Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Eric Wills, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management operations officer in charge, poses for a portrait photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 9, 2024. Wills represented both the Air Force and the USA Junior National Rugby Team, which included competing with an All-Armed Forces Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

A member from the 703rd Helicopter Squadron displays the unit patch in front of an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST is a state-of-the-art device for aircrew members to focus and train on complex procedures while leaving operational aircraft available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Coward, 703rd Helicopter Squadron special mission aviator, sits inside of an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST is a repurposed AW-139 helicopter enables students to practice vital skills such as pre-and-post flight training, egress procedures, and hoist operations, while leaving operational aircraft available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Simmons, 703rd Helicopter Squadron special mission aviator, sits at the flight deck of an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST, a repurposed AW-139 helicopter, enables students to practice vital skills such as pre-and-post flight training, egress procedures, and hoist operations, while leaving operational aircraft available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cowart, 703rd Helicopter Squadron special mission aviator, sits inside of an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a pre-and-post flight training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST is a refurbished AW-139 helicopter which enables students to practice vital skills such as pre-and-post flight inspections, egress procedures, and hoist operations in preparation for their role as Special Mission Aviators for the MH-139 Grey Wolf, in convoy support, search and rescue, and global strike missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adam Childers and Master Sgt. David Simmons, both 703rd Helicopter Squadron special mission aviators, an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST, a repurposed AW-139 helicopter, enables students to practice vital skills such as pre-and-post flight training, egress procedures, and hoist operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

Currently being led by Boeing and Leonardo instructors, 908th Flying Training Wing special mission aviators began attending training sessions on an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. The IAST, a repurposed AW-139 helicopter, enables students to practice vital skills such as pre-and-post flight training, egress procedures, and hoist operations in preparation for their role as special mission aviators for the MH-139 Grey Wolf. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cowart, special mission aviator with the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, gets hands on with an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. This training system is important to the unit because it allows aircrew to gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment without impacting operational aircraft availability. By using the IAST for specialized training, the unit can maximize the readiness of its helicopters for real-world missions. HERE is a second sentence that can be used as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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IAST Enhances Aircrew Readiness

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Simmons, left, and Tech. Sgt. Joshua Cowart, special mission aviators with the 703rd Helicopter Squadron, inspect the control panel of an Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer during a pre-and-post flight training session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 11, 2024. This training system is important to the unit because it allows aircrew to gain hands-on experience in a controlled environment without impacting operational aircraft availability. By using the IAST for specialized training, the unit can maximize the readiness of its helicopters for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)
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