U.S. Air Force Maj. Evan Forsthoefel, left, a pilot assigned to the 418th Test and Evaluation Squadron, and Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, discuss flight procedures during a training mission in an HC-130J Combat King II, assigned to the 418th Test and Evaluation Squadron, near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2026. By regularly training on systems outside of his primary aircraft, Spain maintains currency in flight operations and ensures his experience remains combat-relevant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador Paulino)
| Date Taken: | 01.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.14.2026 14:00 |
| Photo ID: | 9476339 |
| VIRIN: | 260110-F-BL276-1001 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 3.68 MB |
| Location: | NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US |
| Web Views: | 24 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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