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Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation during Checkered Flag 17-1, Dec. 16, 2016. The integration training pilots receive during exercises like Checkered Flag ensure teams of different capabilities can seamlessly integrate and work together in a real-world combat situation utilizing fifth- and fourth-generation air assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

Checkered Flag 17-1: pilot and aircraft integration

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation during Checkered Flag 17-1, Dec. 16, 2016. The integration training pilots receive during exercises like Checkered Flag ensure teams of different capabilities can seamlessly integrate and work together in a real-world combat situation utilizing fifth- and fourth-generation air assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III/Released)

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Senior Airman Sharon Maynard, a 44th Fighter Group aircraft armament systems specialist, performs maintenance on the chaff and flare countermeasure system on the F-22 Raptor at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. June 2, 2017. From testing and evaluating new weapons systems to loading ordnance, aircraft armament systems specialists ensure that when a pilot pulls the trigger devices successfully launch away from the aircraft toward the target. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Hernandez, 325th Fighter Wing commander, spent time with Maynard as part of the Airman Shadow program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Tracy, 325th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, was highlighted during National Nurse and Medical Technician Week with an environmental portrait in her work center at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 5, 2017. Tracy is one of the many Airmen that were recognized for Nurse and Medical Technician Week May 6 to May 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delaney Rose/Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base flies in formation with a World War II-era P-51 Mustang, April 22, 2017 over Panama City Beach, Fla. The aircraft flew in support of the opening ceremony of the Gulf Coast Salute Airshow at Tyndall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Couillard)

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot (back seat), and Lt. Col. Richard McCurdy, 2nd Fighter Training Squadron commander (front seat), complete a pre-flight checklist before taxing for take-off at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2017. Cooke and McCurdy would complete a historical flight with two current Thunderbirds over the Gulf of Mexico. Cooke last flew Slot Machine (aircraft #177) 35 years ago, it is the last original unmodified T-38A Thunderbird. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz/ Released)

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former 1982 Thunderbirds slot pilot and Lt. Col. Richard McCurdy, 2nd Fighter Training Squadron commander (middle position), are accompanied by U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds Maj. Nick Krajicek, slot pilot (left), and Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, operations officer (bottom right), during a low pass over the flight line at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2017. Cooke flew aircraft #177 (Slot Machine) in the early 1980s and the name Slot Machine was carried over to the current F-16 Falcon that holds the slot position in the Thunderbirds formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz/ Released)

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former Thunderbirds slot position pilot, places a hand on the airframe of the same aircraft (Slot Machine) he flew 35 years ago after completing an historic flight with the current Thunderbirds slot position No.4 jet at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2017. Cooke and Slot Machine inspired generations of Americans across 200 performances around the country in the early 1980s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz/ Released)

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot, is fitted with a flight suit, G-suit compression equipment and modern flight mask to go along with his Thunderbirds helmet at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2017. Cooke and aircraft #177, a T-38A Talon, from the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron have a long history together from their days as Thunderbirds in the 1980s. The pair accumulated over 800 flight hours at 200 performances nationwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz/ Released)

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former Thunderbirds slot position pilot, prepares for a historic flight in the original unmodified T-38A model used during his service with the USAF Thunderbirds in the early 80s nationwide at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 21, 2017. Cooke and Slot Machine logged over 800 flight hours at 200 performances across the country. Slot Machine is the last T-38A model still in service with the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron at Tyndall and is used as a venerable air aggressor for F-22 Raptor student pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Javier Cruz/ Released)

Senior Master Sgt. Max Walker, 43d Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant superintendent receives a chief’s plaque and poses for a photo with Air Force Col. Michael Hernandez, 325th Fighter Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, 9th Air Force command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Williams 325th FW command chief at the Horizons Community Center on Tyndall AFB, Fla., Feb. 7, 2017. Walker is one of 531 senior master sergeants selected for the rank of chief master sergeant. Walker credits many of his professional successes to his wingmen and the support of his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Kennedy (second from right), 325th Maintenance Squadron low observables production supervisor, reviews data with his Airmen at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 20, 2017. Kennedy is a recipient of the Superior Leadership Captain P. Sijan award, which he credits his guidance and care for fellow Airmen.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian Nehring, 43rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant superintendent, speaks with his Airmen at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 21, 2017. Nehring was recently recognized with the Superior Leadership Captain P. Sijan Award, which he credits to the excellent work of his Airmen.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Mackle, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the underbelly of an F-22 Raptor in Hangar 2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 20, 2017. Prior to a sortie, dedicated crew chiefs like Mackle inspect and maintain the aircraft to ensure the F-22’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Solomon Cook/Released)

Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III
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