James Uken, retired U.S. Air Force colonel, speaks at the final 309th Fighter Squadron graduation for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, Sept. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This graduation marks the final group of F-16 pilots to graduate through the squadron as the mission will be converted to training F-35A Lightning II pilots. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter that will replace the fleet of F-16s and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)
Date Taken: | 09.20.2024 |
Date Posted: | 09.30.2024 14:23 |
Photo ID: | 8669278 |
VIRIN: | 240920-F-KJ279-1676 |
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Location: | LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA, US |
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