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A six-ship dissimilar formation consisting of two T-1A Jayhawks, two T-38 Talons, and two T-6A Texan II aircrafts from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, practice advanced maneuvering May, 2, 2021. Instructor pilots from the 434th, 87th and 85th Flying Training Squadrons demonstrated the flying proficiency all Air Force student pilots receive during their 52-week Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, before being assigned to their operational career airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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The last serving USAF POW has retired

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Lt. Col. Rob Sweet, the last serving U.S. Air Force prisoner of war (POW), had his retirement ceremony on Jun. 6.

Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rob Sweet poses for a photo after his retirement ceremony Jun 6, 2021, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. During Operation Desert Storm, Sweet’s aircraft was shot down and he was held as a prisoner of war for 19 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

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