56th FW commander reunites with former classmates
U.S. Air Force Col. David Berkland (right), 56th Fighter Wing commander, poses with Ryan Blake (middle), Lockheed Martin pilot, and Royal Danish Air Force Maj. Peter Borre (left), 308th Fighter Squadron student pilot, in front of an U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II after a training sortie, Aug. 29, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Berkland, Blake, and Borre all attended the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program together at Sheppard AFB, Texas, before embarking in their respective careers. Reuniting years after pilot training, these three pilots highlight the enduring importance of training with Allies and partners for future mission integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jakob Hambright)