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The Legacy Lives On

Guest speaker retired Col. Nick P. Ardillo Jr. addresses the congregation during a memorial service for retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Gene" Smith Jr. at First Presbyterian Church in West Point, Mississippi, Jan. 23, 2026. The service honored Smith's legacy of military service and his continued involvement with the 14th Flying Training Wing at Columbus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Blocher)
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8th Fighter Squadron runs coordinated training with Luke AFB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Kuss, 314th Fighter Squadron load crew apprentice, conducts a pre-flight check for an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 23, 2026. Preflight checks are vital to proper training and safety for the pilots and Airmen upon takeoff and flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Witkop)
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Army, Navy, and Air Force Radiologic Technologist students learn to position patients while working on each other in the non-live laboratory at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Radiologic technologists are allied healthcare professionals who perform radiographic procedures and related patient care duties to help diagnose various medical ailments. The METC Radiologic Technologist course provides training in radiation physics, anatomy and physiology, theory and practice of fixed and mobile radiologic equipment, chemical and digital processing, and routine and special radiographic positioning. The course is conducted in two parts; resident training is conducted at METC followed by clinical training conducted at military medical treatment facilities. (Photo by Lisa Braun)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing perform a medical evacuation demonstration for 56th FW honorary commanders during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The demonstration illustrated the requirements for providing critical care to casualties within a deployed environment. This exposure provided civic partners with the technical context of the medical skills necessary to sustain combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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2026 56th FW HCC Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing observe a hoist operation during a simulated deployment for 56th FW honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. The joint medical demonstration illustrated the high-pressure training required to ensure personnel are prepared for the rigors of a deployed environment. Exposure to these complex maneuvers provided civic partners with insight to the technical skills airmen need to support the professional development and specialized resource requirements of the 56th FW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers demonstrate casualty care, hoist operations and helicopter-loading procedures to 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. These exercises showcased the joint interoperability required to provide life-saving care in high-pressure environments. Understanding these frontline medical requirements allows civic partners to better communicate the complexity of the 56th FW mission to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

Akoni Mirafuentes, 56th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment continuation instructor, demonstrates the use of a signal mirror for 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The demonstration focused on survival, evasion, resistance, and escape skills required for pilots to communicate with overhead aircraft and survive in remote environments. These survival disciplines ensure pilots remain recoverable, directly supporting the 56th FW’s ability to project persistent airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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2026 56th FW HCC Simulated Deployment

U.S. Army National Guard soldiers demonstrate hoist operations and helicopter-loading procedures to 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. Executing these maneuvers highlighted the joint logistical coordination required to provide rapid extraction and medical support in austere environments. Witnessing these technical capabilities provided civic leaders with a comprehensive view of the partnerships needed to sustain the 56th FW mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders observe a desert bighorn sheep skull and horns during an immersion event, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The range management office manages the Barry M. Goldwater Range's natural resources to ensure military training remains compliant with federal environmental laws, preventing mission delays or land-use restrictions. Integrating civic leaders into these conservation efforts builds the mutual trust and community support necessary to sustain the 56th FW’s long-term access to critical training airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

56th Fighter Wing leadership and honorary commanders observe a flight demonstration during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulated deployment provided community leaders with a first-hand look at how Gila Bend and range operations support the 56th FW mission. Integrating civic leaders into these operations builds the mutual trust and community integration required for local leaders to advocate for the wing's Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force 56th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team shows a member of Fighter Country Foundation how to use a Man Transportable Robotic System, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Through events, sponsorships, and direct support, the Fighter Country Foundation enhances the day-to-day experience of Airmen and their families. These partnerships help create a supportive environment that extends beyond the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, performs a flight demonstration for 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders during a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Directly observing the coordination between air assets and range personnel provided civic leaders with a practical understanding of the training environment required to maintain combat readiness. Integrating these partners into the mission environment built the mutual trust and community support necessary to sustain long-term flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chad Usher, 56th Public Affairs superintendent, prepares the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders for a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulation provided community leaders with a firsthand look at Luke Air Force Base’s mission, people, and daily operations. Their involvement strengthened mutual understanding and built lasting partnerships between the base and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chad Usher, 56th Public Affairs superintendent, prepares the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commanders for a simulated deployment, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulation provided community leaders with a firsthand look at Luke Air Force Base’s mission, people, and daily operations. Their involvement strengthened mutual understanding and built lasting partnerships between the base and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Angela Ruiz, 56th Public Affairs chief of community relations, helps Elizabeth Canchola, 310th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, put on a helmet, Jan. 22, 2026, at Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field, Arizona. HCCs took part in a simulated deployment, which replicated aspects of a deployed environment, allowing honorary commanders to experience the pace and structure of mission operations. Throughout the simulation, HCCs took part in briefings, operational activities, and direct engagement engaged directly with Airmen across the base.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Phoenix Leaders Join 56th Fighter Wing for Simulated Deployment

Elizabeth Canchola, 310th Fighter Squadron honorary commander, poses for a photo in an Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. The simulated deployment provided community leaders with a firsthand look at Luke Air Force Base’s mission, people, and daily operations. Their involvement strengthened mutual understanding and built lasting partnerships between the base and the surrounding community.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Leaders, experts convene at AFIT to accelerate Air Force's digital future

Col. Ian Slaznik, Director of the Air Force Institute of Technology ’s Digital Innovation and Integration Center of Excellence (DIICE), speaks at the second annual Digital Materiel Management (DMM) Symposium Jan. 22 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The DMM Symposium returned to the Air Force Institute of Technology, bringing together military leaders, industry experts, and academics to accelerate the adoption of Digital Materiel Management principles across the Department of the Air Force.
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Leaders, experts convene at AFIT to accelerate Air Force's digital future

Col. Brett Cooper, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Future Tankers Senior Military leader, Kyle Hurst, Air Force Materiel Command Headquarters Deputy Chief Engineer, Architecture and Systems Engineering, Oren Edwards, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Civil Engineer, Medium Altitude UAS Division and Stephanie Townsend, Lead Systems Engineer, Department of the Air Force Digital Transformation Office, speak on a panel at the Digital Materiel Management (DMM) Symposium Jan. 22 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The DMM Symposium returned to the Air Force Institute of Technology, bringing together military leaders, industry experts, and academics to accelerate the adoption of Digital Materiel Management principles across the Department of the Air Force.
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Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives

An American Diagnostic System 5 Multicuff Blood Pressure System sits open at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. During a confined space awareness, operations and technician training, Altus AFB Fire Department simulated rescuing a water and fuel systems maintenance technician that had passed out due to atmospheric hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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Confined Space, Big Impact: Altus Air Force Base Trains to Save Lives

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Timothy Mack, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, gets lifted out of a confined space at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, Jan. 21, 2026. During the confined space response training, Mack was secured to a stretcher and lifted out of the confined space by the Altus AFB Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)
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