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Desert Lightning News
March 2016
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey
An F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II and an F-86 Sabre fly in forma- tion during the 2016 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mon- than Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2016. Established in 1997, the HFTCC certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots to fly in formation together during the upcoming air show season.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Steffen
U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Mas- ter Sgt. Steve McDonald, ACC command chief, meet 355th Civil Engineering Squadron fire emergency services flight Airmen during a base tour at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2016. The 355th CES Airmen had just conducted a live fire demon- stration that Carlise and McDonald observed. ACC operates more than 1,300 aircraft, 34 wings, 19 bases, and more than 70 operating locations worldwide with 94,000 active- duty and civilian personnel.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mya M. Crosby
U.S. Airmen from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight simulate an A-10C Thunderbolt II strafing run at Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2016. The EOD flight practiced for the demonstration they will display at the upcoming 2016 Thunder and Lighting over Arizona open house.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Massey
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson, from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstra- tion Squadron, secures Brendan Lyons, Tucson community hometown hero, in Thunderbird 7, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 11, 2016. Lyons was nominated as a hometown hero to fly with the Thunderbirds because of his commitment to safety and his passion to make Tucson a safer community for cyclists and motorists.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mya M. Crosby
Spectators walk past C-5 Galaxy, B-1B Bomber and additional U.S. Air Force aircraft during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. The Open House showcased military air power as well as gave the community members an opportunity to interact with D-M’s Airmen. There were 12 aerial demonstra- tions and 51 aircraft static displays showcased a day.
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