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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

Airmen sit in the cockpit of a T-1A Jayhawk simulator while being guided by retired Col Andy "Gatos" Katz, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. To honor the legacy of the T-1A Jayhawk, Airmen took part in red carpet simulators, being able to practice flying the T-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph "Angry" McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, signs the last T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen from all over the base signed the final Jayhawk at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Nathan Hedden, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, presents a plaque to retired Col James Muniz, 86th FTS instructor pilot, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the 31 years of service the T-1A Jayhawk had at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

U.S. Air Force retired Col. James Muniz, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) instructor pilot, speaks to Airmen at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. During his speech, Muniz spoke about the legacy and history of the 86th FTS and the history of the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Hedden, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to Airmen at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the 31 years of service the T-1A Jayhawk had at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

Airmen come together to celebrate the legacy of the T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the 31 years of service the T-1A had at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

Airmen sign the interior panel of a T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Airmen of the 86th Flying Training Squadron held a barbecue and ceremony to celebrate the legacy of the T-1A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

Airmen from the 86th Flying Training Squadron give a final salute to the T-1A Jayhawk as it taxis away at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. The T-1A Jayhawk had a 31 year career at Laughlin, first arriving in Nov. of 1993. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

A five-ship formation flies together at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. The final flight of the T-1A at Laughlin consisted of two T-6A Texan IIs, two T-38C Talons, and the final T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

A five-ship formation flies over the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower Laughlin at Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. The final flight of the T-1A at Laughlin consisted of two T-6A Texan IIs, two T-38C Talons, and the final T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

The final T-1A Jayhawk takes off while a pair of T-6A Texan IIs begin their flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. To mark the end of its 31 year service, the final T-1A took part in a two-pass, five-ship flyover of the Air Traffic Control tower and the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

The last T-1A Jayhawk before taxing at Laughlin Air Force Base Dec. 17, 2024. The final Jayhawk to leave Laughlin was tail number 346, the First Assignment Instructor Pilot heritage tail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

U.S. Air Force retired Col Andy "Gatos" Katz signs the tail of the last T-1A Jayhawk, before its final departure at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024. When signing the aircraft, First Assignment Instructor Pilots signed the aircraft in white markers while other Airmen signed in black markers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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