A 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot examines his aircraft with U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Christen Dahl prior to her familiarization flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 13. U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visiting as part of “Operation Air Force,” were paired with a pilot from the 493rd FS and learned about their daily operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)