U.S. Air Force Maj. Melanie “Mach” Kluesner, pilot for the F‑35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, salutes Staff Sgt. Jose Flores‑Velez, a dedicated crew chief, before taxiing for takeoff during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis‑Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 26, 2026. The annual HFTC prepares Air Combat Command demonstration teams to fly safely in diverse formation scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)
| Date Taken: | 02.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2026 14:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9553088 |
| VIRIN: | 260226-F-KY209-1007 |
| Resolution: | 6880x5504 |
| Size: | 4.94 MB |
| Location: | DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, ARIZONA, US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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