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Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

U.S. Air Force Capt. Imran Khan, poses with his family on the T-6 in 2016 while stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base. Khan fulfilled his dream of becoming a U.S. Air Force pilot becoming a T-6 instructor pilot and C-17 pilot.
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Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

Imran Khan, U.S. Air Force cadet, takes his first solo flight in a Piper Archer to receive his private pilot’s license in 2006 while attending the University of Utah. Khan worked a landscaping job during college to pay for flight hours to pursue his dream of becoming a U.S. Air Force pilot.
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Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

Imran Khan plays a game called seven stones in Bangladesh with his sister in 2002. Khan moved to the U.S. in 1988 when he was two years old. (Courtesy Photo).
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Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

U.S. Air Force Maj. Imran Khan displays the American flag down range in front of a C-17 July 4, 2020. Khan participated in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps to commission as a U.S. Air Force officer while attending the University of Utah (Courtesy Photo).
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260515-F-ST721-1017

Lt. Col. Phillip Bourquin, 99th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, performs an inspection on a T-7A Redhawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 15, 2026. Along with the squadron commander, Bourquin is the first Air Education and Training Command director of operations to be qualified on the advanced trainer. Their qualification allows the squadron to conduct its own training flights and build the foundation for the T-7A program.
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260515-F-ST721-1213

A T-7A Red Hawk takes off from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 15, 2026. The 99th Flying Training Squadron is the first Air Education and Training Command unit to fly the T-7A, which will replace the T-38C Talon as the service's advanced jet trainer. These initial flights, known as Type 1 sorties, are crucial for building the first cadre of instructor pilots who will train the next generation of aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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A T-7A Red Hawk comes in for a landing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 15, 2026. These initial flights, known as "Type-1" sorties, are focused on the fundamentals of the new aircraft, including takeoffs and landings. This rigorous process is essential for building the first cadre of T-7A instructor pilots who will train the next generation of aviators.
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260515-F-ST721-1214

Lt. Col. Michael Trott, 99th Flying Training Squadron commander, prepares for a sortie in the cockpit of a T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 14, 2026. As one of the first T-7A qualified pilots in Air Education and Training Command, Trott is leading the unit in developing the training syllabus for future instructor pilots. The T-7A's advanced avionics and systems are designed to prepare aviators for fifth- and sixth-generation fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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260515-F-ST721-1219

Lt. Col. Michael Trott, 99th Flying Training Squadron commander, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a T-7A Redhawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 14, 2026. Trott is one of the first two Air Education and Training Command pilots to be qualified on the new aircraft. This qualification is a critical milestone toward achieving Initial Operational Capability for the Air Force's newest advanced jet trainer.(U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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260515-F-ST721-1218

Lt. Col. Phillip Bourquin, 99th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, conducts a post-flight inspection of a T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 15, 2026. As one of the first Air Education and Training Command pilots to qualify on the new aircraft, Bourquin's hands-on checks are essential for ensuring the aircraft's safety and operational readiness. This thorough process is a fundamental part of the initial cadre's training, helping build expert instructor pilots for the Air Force's next-generation advanced trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)
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T-7 Flight at Edwards AFB

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, Air Education and Training Command commander, prepares for a flight in the T-7A Red Hawk April 30 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Robinson became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A. His flight represented a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Healy)
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U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Steven Schnoblen, University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation student pilot, prepares his aircraft for flight, Jan. 7, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. Air Education and Training Command has partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to test a new Initial Pilot Training model that enables students to earn essential certifications such as a private pilot’s license, instrument rating, and multi-engine rating. They also learn to fly both single- and multi-engine aircraft, and log about 110 flight hours before transitioning to specialized training. AETC is partnering with the civil aviation sector as part of its plan to revise pilot training for U.S. Air Force and partner nation pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)
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U.S. Air Force partners with academia, industry to test future pilot production model

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Victoria Cutt (left) and U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Marques Johnson (right), University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation student pilots, listen to their instructor, Jan. 7, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona. The student pilots are in the process of earning their private pilot certificates and instrument and multi-engine ratings, as part of Air Education and Training Command’s Initial Pilot Training Small Group Tryouts. AETC is partnering with the civil aviation sector as part of its plan to revise pilot training for U.S. Air Force and partner nation pilots.
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AFROTC Det 755 earns $160,000 in aviation scholarships

Seven cadets from AFROTC Detachment 755 at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras are each the recipient of $20,000 in scholarship awards to pursue their private pilot license through the AFROTC "You Can Certify" program. Recipients include, from left, Cadets Anniel Flete, Christian Lebron, Jadriel Delgado, Christopher Bauzo, Jansteven Escribano, Diego Rosado, and, front row, Naiomy Martinez.
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Rated Prep Program

U.S. Air Force Maj. Steve Kim, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals Course instructor pilot at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and Aviation Inspiration Mentorship representative speak to Rated Preparatory Program students on the benefits and pathways into rated career fields. AIM mentors under the Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment 1, provide guidance and resources to help navigate obstacles when applying to undergraduate flying training and commissioning boards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Peña)
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Rated Prep Program

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alex Gavin, 343rd Training Squadron flight chief conducts pre-flight checks in a civil air patrol cessna 182 Skylane before take off in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. RPP provides qualified Air Force officers and enlisted personnel an opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills through flight time and hands-on mentorship in order to increase their competitiveness as candidates for future undergraduate rated boards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Peña)
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Rated Prep Program

Rated Preparatory Program students and a Civil Air Patrol flight instructor prepare for takeoff in a Cessna 182T Skylane in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. The Civil Air Patrol is a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, providing certified instructor pilots for RPP that help develop students into a diverse set of rated officer positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Peña)
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Rated Prep Program

Rated Preparatory Program students and Civil Air Patrol flight instructor taxi in a Cessna 182T Skylane before takeoff in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. The Civil Air Patrol is a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force providing certified instructor pilots for RPP that help develop students into a diverse set of rated officers positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Peña)
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Rated Preparatory Program paves new paths for Airmen seeking rated career fields

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Margaret Gerow, 8th Intelligence Squadron Geospatial Intelligence Analyst from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, and rated prepratory program student conducts pre-flight checks in a civil air patrol cessna 182 Skylane before take off in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. Gerow applied to RPP to gain hands-on flying experience and to explore alternate pathways to commission in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Peña)
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Rated Preparatory Program paves new paths for Airmen seeking rated career fields

Rated Preparatory Program students and a Civil Air Patrol flight instructor prepare for takeoff in a Cessna 182T Skylane in Denton, Texas, March 25, 2024. The Civil Air Patrol is a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, providing certified instructor pilots for RPP that help develop students into a diverse set of rated officer positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Peña)
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