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Lt. Col. Shamsher Mann, 62nd Fighter Squadron commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Gulf of Mexico. Mann deployed to Iraq in 2001 and 2003. (Courtesy photo)


At ‘tip of spear,’ passion keeps pilots sharp

Lt. Col. Shamsher Mann, 62nd Fighter Squadron commander, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon over the Gulf of Mexico. Mann deployed to Iraq in 2001 and 2003. (Courtesy photo)

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Runners dodge actors dressed in zombie makeup during the Halloween Fun Run Oct. 30, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base. Runners participated in a 3-mile run in costumes and glow sticks while being chased by zombies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
Senior Airman Eric Burrell, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, kicks the ball during the Combine Federal Campaign kickball tournament against the 56th Security Forces Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 30, 2015. The kickball tournament was to raise awareness for the CFC, which support eligible nonprofit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
A Luke Air Force Base volunteer helps a disabled veteran during the 2015 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic in San Diego, California. Forty-two Airmen attended the clinic to assist disabled veterans from all over the country. The clinic gave veterans an opportunity to challenge themselves through education and recreational activities. Rehabilitation was promoted using summer sporting activities such as surfing, archery, sailing, kayaking, cycling and rowing. (Courtesy photo)
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Jennifer Pleus, and Chief Master Sgt. John Mazza, 56th FW command chief, tour a lodging room October 29, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The rooms feature a living room, dining room, kitchen, in-house washer and dryer and bathroom. There are two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. The front room couch features a pull out full bed and every room comes equipped with a pack & play crib. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland)
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Jennifer Pleus, and Jane Yates, 56th FSS lodging manager, tour the lodging facility October 29, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The new facilities will allow for families with or without pets to stay in lodging. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland)
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Col. James Pease, Air Education Training Command director, manpower, personnel, and services, Col James Kossler, 56th Mission Support Group commander, Maj. Tonya Mack, 56th Force Support Squadron commander, and Jane Yates, 56th FSS lodging manager, officially cut the ribbon to the new lodging facility October 29, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The new lodging facility will be completed and open to Luke patrons mid- November of 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland)
Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, Col. James Pease, Air Education Training Command director, manpower, personnel, and services, Col James Kossler, 56th Mission Support Group commander, Maj. Tonya Mack, 56th Force Support Squadron commander, and Jane Yates, 56th FSS lodging manager, pose for a photo October 29, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Pleus and others in attendance came out for the official ribbon cutting ceremony of the new lodging facility at Luke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcy Copeland)
Students from the Airman Leadership Class 15-7 watch as a fellow student tries the F-35 Lightning II computer simulator during their tour of the Academic Training Center at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2015. The ALS class spent the day touring various sections of the 62nd FS as part of the ALS Sponsorship program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
Staff Sgt. Brandon Rowe (far left), 56th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment training NCO in charge, show the Airman Leadership Class 15-7 the inside of an F-16 Fighting Flacon cockpit training module during their tour of the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2015. The 62nd FS took the ALS students on a tour across their unit and showed them what a day in the life of a fighter pilot is like. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devante Williams)
Lord has flown F-100s, F-8s, and F-4s and has been stationed across the world as both a pilot and a leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ridge Shan)
Master Sgt. David Addison, 607th Air Control Squadron heating ventilation and air conditioning flight chief, talks with job fair representatives at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2015. The job fair was located at Club Five Six and featured representatives from various organizations with work available for all Active Duty, Reserve, Guard members and retirees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Hensley)
Retired Col. Ronald Lord, former fighter pilot, sits in front of a number of accolades and memorabilia in his office, Oct. 26, 2015, in Goodyear, Ariz. Lord flew approximately 300 combat missions during the Vietnam war.

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