John Fedrico, deputy assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Reserve Affairs and Airman Readiness sits in a T-6 cockpit prior to take off on an orientation flight during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas on Feb. 13. Fedrico’s visit, hosted by the 340 FTG, served a dual purpose. Fedrico presented a letter of thanks to one of the unit’s own, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Ernst, for his efforts to help ensure families of Reserve and Guard service members receive the same survivor benefits as active duty service members. Fedrico also received a mission brief and got to experience the unit’s operations first hand. (Air Force photo by Sean Worrell, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs)