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Van Weezendonk assumes command of 96th Flying Training Squadron

Col. Kyle Goldstein (left), 340th Flying Training Group commander, and Col. James Browning, outgoing 96th Flying Training Squadron commander, applaud and congratulate Lt. Col. Christine van Weezendonk upon her assumption of command of the 96th FTS, during the squadron's May 5 ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Van Weezendonk is now responsible for a squadron that oversees T-1 Jayhawk, T-6 Texan II, and T-38 Talon aircraft flight training at Laughlin AFB.

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Van Weezendonk assumes command of 96th Flying Training Squadron

Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents a plaque of appreciation to Col. James Browning, 96th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, during the squadron's May 5 change of command ceremony held at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

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Van Weezendonk assumes command of 96th Flying Training Squadron

Col. Kyle Goldstein, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presents the 96th Flying Training Squadron guidon to new squadron commander Lt. Col. Christine van Weezendonk during the squadron's change of command ceremony held at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 5, 2023. Van Weezendonk assumed command of the 96th FTS from Col. James Browning.

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How a lumberjack from rural America chased clouds for 33 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kervin “Swervin” Waterman, newly retired Reserve T-6 instructor pilot at the 96th Flying Training Squadron, salutes before take-off with Lt. Col. Rob Browning at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 5, 2021. Waterman completed his final flight before retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by retired Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley)

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How a lumberjack from rural America chased clouds for 33 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kervin “Swervin” Waterman, newly retired Reserve T-6 instructor pilot at the 96th Flying Training Squadron, poses with his “fini-flight” wingmen at Laughlin Air Force Base Texas, May 5, 2021. Pictured left to right are Lt. Col. Rocky Hostetler, Waterman, Lt. Col. Rob Browning, and Maj. Danny Yawn. Waterman completed his final flight before retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by retired Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley)

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How a lumberjack from rural America chased clouds for 33 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kervin “Swervin” Waterman, newly retired Reserve T-6 instructor pilot at the 96th Flying Training Squadron, taxis in with Lt. Col. Rob Browning immediately following his fini-flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 5, 2021. Waterman completed his final flight before retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by retired Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley)

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How a lumberjack from rural America chased clouds for 33 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kervin “Swervin” Waterman, newly retired Reserve T-6 instructor pilot at the 96th Flying Training Squadron, takes a photo with his wife Janel following his “fini-flight” at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 5, 2021. Waterman completed his final flight before retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by retired Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley)

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How a lumberjack from rural America chased clouds for 33 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kervin “Swervin” Waterman, newly retired Reserve T-6 instructor pilot at the 96th Flying Training Squadron, boards the T-6 before his “fini-flight” at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 5, 2021. Waterman completed his final flight before retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by retired Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley)

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How a lumberjack from rural America chased clouds for 33 years.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kervin “Swervin” Waterman, newly retired Reserve T-6 instructor pilot at the 96th Flying Training Squadron, smiles on the flight line after being sprayed down by family, friends and base personnel after his “fini-flight” at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 5, 2021. Waterman completed his final flight before retiring after 33 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by retired Lt. Col. Bryan Nalley)

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Retired pilot returns to AF cockpit via Reserve service

Lt. Col. (then Major) Thomas Collins, 43rd Flying Training Squadron T-38C Talon instructor pilot, Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, reviews his preflight checklist. The 43rd is responsible for 12-20 percent of all pilots produced at Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Beaux Hebert)

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Citizen Airman guides student pilots into ‘mosaic of airpower’

Lt. Col. William Pope, 96th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, talks with a member of the flightline management team at Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas. Pope, who took an unusual path into the pilot’s seat, continues to actively learn about his craft from his many experienced teammates at Laughlin, which enables him to excel as a student advisor and mentor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Debbie Gildea)

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Citizen Airman guides student pilots into ‘mosaic of airpower’

Lt. Col. William and Lt. Col. Necia Pope pose for a family photo with their children in front of one of the Laughlin Air Force Base T-38 Talon aircraft, in which William Pope is an instructor pilot, assigned to the 96th Flying Training Squadron. Necia Pope is a flight surgeon at Laughlin. Being able to live, work and play in the same place for a flying couple took a lot of flexibility, patience and faith. Today, with some help and support from the Air Force Reserve, the family calls Del Rio, Texas, home. (Courtesy photo)

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Citizen Airman guides student pilots into ‘mosaic of airpower’

Lt. Col. William Pope (seen here as a major in pilot training) took an unusual path into the pilot’s seat, and as challenging and frustrating as his journey was at times, his determination and faith, and his commitment to being with his flight surgeon wife and children, helped him break through the walls to reach his flying goals. Today, he’s the director of operations for the 96th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin, where he believes his greatest career successes are tied to guiding students through the undergrad flying process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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340th Flying Training Group hosts 2018 spring MUTA

Col. Allen Duckworth, 340th Flying Training Group commander delivers opening remarks during the June 7-8 mandatory unit training assembly (or MUTA) held at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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340th Flying Training Group hosts 2018 spring MUTA

Lt. Col. Lee Glenn accepts a certificate for completion of 2,000 flight hours from 340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Allen Duckworth during the June 7-8 mandatory unit training assembly (or MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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340th Flying Training Group hosts 2018 spring MUTA

Master Sgt. Gavin Jordan accepts his Community College of the Air Force diploma from 340th Flying Training Group Commander Col. Allen Duckworth during the June 7-8 mandatory unit training assembly (or MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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340th Flying Training Group hosts 2018 spring MUTA

Senior Master Sgt. Samuel Caballero, 340th Flying Training Group first sergeant, briefs members during the June 7-8 mandatory unit training assembly (or MUTA) at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janis El Shabazz)

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