Passing the Torch: a commander’s final flight crosses paths with student pilot’s first in the F-35
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, conducts his final flight as the wing commander at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, July 15, 2026. The sortie preceded his official change of command ceremony held on July 17, concluding his successful two-year tenure as the base’s senior leader as he prepares to transition to his next military assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)
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Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins
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