Photo by Hayden Hallman | 316th Wing | 01.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent Pollastrini assigned to the Presidential Airlift Group, marshals Special Air Mission 39 after the departure ceremony for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. The PAG provided transportation, coordinated flight operations and ensured the readiness of SAM 39. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)...
Photo by Hayden Hallman | 316th Wing | 01.09.2025
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Price, capabilities forecaster, and Senior Airman Justin Parson, passenger services agent, both assigned to the 89th Aerial Port Squadron, clear ice and snow from the ground before the departure ceremony for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. Members worked to clear the flight line before the......
Photo by Hayden Hallman | 316th Wing | 01.09.2025
Special Air Mission 39 soars into the sky after the departure ceremony for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. SAM 39 was the designated call sign for the VC-25 aircraft during Carter’s state funeral ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)...
Photo by Hayden Hallman | Joint Task Force-National Capital Region | 01.09.2025
Members of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard stand at attention while the hearse transporting former President Jimmy Carter arrives at his state funeral departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. Carter’s remains were transferred for interment to his hometown of Plains, Georgia. (DoD photo by Hayden Hallman)...
Photo by Hayden Hallman | 316th Wing | 01.09.2025
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent Pollastrini assigned to the Presidential Airlift Group, renders a salute to Special Air Mission 39 taxiing after the departure ceremony for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. The PAG provided transportation, coordinated flight operations and ensured the readiness of SAM 39 throughout the ceremony. (U.S.......
Photo by Hayden Hallman | 316th Wing | 01.09.2025
Air transportation specialists, known as aerial porters, assigned to the 89th Aerial Port Squadron, operate a stair truck before the departure ceremony for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. Aerial porters are responsible for securely managing passengers and cargo on a military aircraft, ensuring safe transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Hayden Hallman | 316th Wing | 01.09.2025
The U.S. Air Force Band marches after performing a musical tribute during the departure ceremony for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. The U.S. Air Force Band performed “Going Home” to honor Carter and provide an atmosphere of respect and reverence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)...
Photo by Hayden Hallman | Joint Task Force-National Capital Region | 01.09.2025
Members of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard carry the casket of former President Jimmy Carter during his state funeral departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 9, 2025. Carter’s remains were transferred for interment to his hometown of Plains, Georgia. (DoD photo by Hayden Hallman)...