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U.S. Air Force Capt. Gerrod Smith, 36th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, poses for a photo at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 16, 2022. Smith joined the Air Force as a judge advocate, believing it was the highest path he could become as a Black Airman. After trying out a flight simulator at a nearby National Guard installation and receiving compliments on his natural talent, he pursued his childhood aspirations and eventually became a pilot in the most competitive field: fighter jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
| Date Taken: | 02.16.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 02.22.2023 00:15 |
| Photo ID: | 7643722 |
| VIRIN: | 230216-F-BG120-0021 |
| Resolution: | 4528x3016 |
| Size: | 1.32 MB |
| Location: | OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], KR |
| Web Views: | 118 |
| Downloads: | 20 |
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