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, check the instruments of an HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 418th Test and Evaluation Squadron as they ascend near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2026. In Spain’s initial letter to the ACC, he set clear expectations for Airmen to stay proficient, adaptable, and prepared for evolving threats. (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: | 9476400 |
| VIRIN: | 260110-F-BL276-1007 |
| Resolution: | 5184x3449 |
| Size: | 2.39 MB |
| Location: | NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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