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Grandma in Kherson: Insights from an Airman’s Family in Ukraine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Jarr, 607th Air Control Squadron flight chief, sits in a Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-25 Grach, October, 2018, at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine. Jarr is an instructor at the 607th ACS, a mentor in the Language Enabled Airmen Program, and an immigrant to the United States from Kherson, Ukraine. Over her 13 years of service, Jarr has participated in numerous exercises and missions including acting as a translator between American and Ukrainian pilots in the NATO exercise Clear Sky 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Grandma in Kherson: Insights from an Airman’s Family in Ukraine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Jarr, 607th Air Control Squadron flight chief, reviews a file at her desk, May 18, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Jarr is an instructor at the 607th ACS, a mentor in the Language Enabled Airmen Program, and an immigrant to the United States from Kherson, Ukraine. Over her 13 years of service, Jarr has participated in numerous exercises and missions including acting as a translator between American and Ukrainian pilots in the NATO exercise Clear Sky 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Grandma in Kherson: Insights from an Airman’s Family in Ukraine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Jarr, 607th Air Control Squadron flight chief, reviews a file at her desk, May 18, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Jarr is an instructor at the 607th ACS, a mentor in the Language Enabled Airmen Program, and an immigrant to the United States from Kherson, Ukraine. Over her 13 years of service, Jarr has participated in numerous exercises and missions, including acting as a translator between American and Ukrainian pilots in the NATO exercise Clear Sky 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Grandma in Kherson: Insights from an Airman’s Family in Ukraine

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maria Jarr, 607th Air Control Squadron flight chief, stands in front of a display containing two Ukrainian Sukhoi Su-25 Grach aircraft, October, 2018, at Starokostiantyniv Air Base, Ukraine. Jarr is an instructor at the 607th ACS, a mentor in the Language Enabled Airmen Program, and an immigrant to the United States from Kherson, Ukraine. Over her 13 years of service, Jarr has participated in numerous exercises and missions including acting as a translator between American and Ukrainian pilots in the NATO exercise Clear Sky 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron taxis on the runway at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, June 13, 2023. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, awaits takeoff before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are an Air Force tradition marking an Airman’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, gestures to the photographer before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are an Air Force tradition marking an Airman’s departure from a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, dons an oxygen mask before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are conducted in recognition of an Airman’s accomplishments achieved during their time at a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, preps for his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are conducted in recognition of an Airman’s accomplishments achieved during their time at a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, climbs into an F-16 Fighting Falcon before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are conducted in recognition of an Airman’s accomplishments achieved during their time at a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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56th MSG commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Anthony Mullinax, 56th Mission Support Group commander, inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon before his final flight, June 13, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fini-flights are conducted in recognition of an Airman’s accomplishments achieved during their time at a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp (left), Arizona district 29 senator, U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachariah Mertes (center), 63rd Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, and Mayor Jerry Weiers (right), City of Glendale mayor, pose in front of an F-35 Lightning II June 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Shamp is tasked with representing Arizona district 29, where Luke resides, in the state senate. Shamp visited Luke to learn about the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachariah Mertes, 63rd Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, shows Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp, Arizona district 29 senator, an F-35A Lightning II, June 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Shamp visited Luke to learn about the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp, Arizona district 29 senator, tells a story to U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachariah Mertes, 63rd Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, June 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. During her visit Shamp was able to speak with members of Luke’s pilot training program and learn about their training directives firsthand. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp, Arizona district 29 senator, talks with Christopher Toale, Luke Air Force Base Community Initiatives Team director, June 9, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Shamp visited Luke to learn about the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

U.S. Air Force Col. Keegan McLeese, (left) 56th Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks with Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp, Arizona district 29 senator, June 9, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Shamp visited Luke to learn about the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Arizona State Senator Shamp visits Luke

Christopher Toale, Luke Air Force Base Community Initiatives Team director, discusses noise zones with Arizona state Sen. Janae Shamp, Arizona district 29 senator, June 9, 2023, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Shamp is tasked with representing Arizona district 29, where Luke resides, in the state senate. Shamp visited Luke to learn about the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elias Carrero)

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Aiming High: the legacy of Skip Hopler

Four F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron conduct a flyover of retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin “Skip” Hopler’s funeral and internment, at the National Memorial Cemetery, June 6, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Hopler’s contributions to the development of the F-16 and F-35 training programs were paramount to the capabilities of combat-ready Airmen.

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Aiming High: the legacy of Skip Hopler

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachariah Tucker, Airman 1st Class Thomas Lopez, and Airman 1st Class Xavier Gomez, Luke Honor Guardsmen, conduct a three-volley salute at retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin “Skip” Hopler’s funeral and internment, at the National Memorial Cemetery, June 6, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. At the event, the 61st Fighter Squadron conducted a flyover. Hopler’s contributions to the development of the F-16 and F-35 training programs were paramount to the capabilities of combat-ready Airmen.

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Aiming High: the legacy of Skip Hopler

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Smith and Airman 1st Class Andrew Liang, Luke Honor Guardsmen, conduct a flag folding ceremony at retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin “Skip” Hopler’s funeral and internment, at the National Memorial Cemetery, June 6, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. At the event, the 61st Fighter Squadron conducted a flyover. Hopler’s contributions to the development of the F-16 and F-35 training programs were paramount to the capabilities of combat-ready Airmen.

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