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Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft -- military, commercial or general aviation -- can be a major safety hazard.

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220329-F-F3481-1003

Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft -- military, commercial or general aviation -- can be a major safety hazard.

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220329-F-F3481-1003

Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft -- military, commercial or general aviation -- can be a major safety hazard.

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58th Training Squadron instructors and students discuss the HH-60G Pave Hawk trainer

58th Training Squadron instructors and students discuss the HH-60G Pave Hawk trainer at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 21, 2020. The 58th TRS Fabrication Flight repurposes retired aircraft into devices for training 1,500 special mission aviation students a year in the 58th TRS Monster Garage.

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Converting an MC-130E Combat Talon I to a C-130J Super Hercules

The 58th Training Squadron fabrication flight is converting an MC-130E Combat Talon I to a C-130J Super Hercules at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 21, 2020. The 58th TRS Fabrication Flight repurposes retired aircraft into devices for training 1,500 special mission aviation students a year in the 58th TRS Monster Garage.

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Single poses in front of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 1, 2020. Single was awarded the 2019 General Robert “Dutch” Huyser Outstanding Aircrew Member Award in the navigator category, an award that recognizes individuals for sustained achievement in aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)

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190518-F-OD583-1836

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at the Kirtland Air and Space Fiesta May 18, 2019, here. The Air Show featured a series of aeronautical and ground-based performances, and a STEM and space exhibition. The Fiesta was capped off by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Early estimates put the crowd at more than 35,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)

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190518-F-OD583-1140

Future Airmen take the oath of enlistment at the Kirtland Air and Space Fiesta May 18, 2019, here. The Air Show featured a series of aeronautical and ground-based performances, and a STEM and space exhibition. The Fiesta was capped off by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Early estimates put the crowd at more than 35,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)

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HH-60GG

Bob Gilmore, M1 Support Services crew chief, prepares his aircraft for a training mission, where it will surpass 12,000 flying hours.

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HH-60GG

Dominic Carani, M1 Support Services maintainer, discusses modifications made to the cockpit of aircraft 644 over its 34 years in the active Air Force inventory.

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5-52 Stratofortress

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History is planning a dedication ceremony for its newly restored B-52 Stratofortress bomber. (Courtesy photo)

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Crew

The last active-duty aircrew for the HC-130 P/N King poses for a photo at Kirtland before taking off to bring the plane to Patrick Air Reserve Base, Florida. Crew members are, from left, Maj. Christian Walley, Maj. Sean Bell, Lt. Col. Kit Flanders, Master Sgt. Bobby Martinez, Staff Sgt. Kyle McQuiston and Master Sgt. George Telesh. The King was the last in the active-duty Air Force. Only Reserve and Air National Guard units will use the planes now. (Photo by Bud Cordova)

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Talon II

MC-130H Talon II 1699 takes off from Kirtland and the 58th Special Operations Wing en route to Hurlburt Field, Fla., where it will be assigned to the 19th Special Operations Squadron. (Air Force photo by Todd Berenger)

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Talon II

Maj. Jonathan Niebes, aircraft commander, and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Schrodt, loadmaster, both with the 550th Special Operations Squadron, prepare Kirtland's last MC-130H Combat Talon II, 1699, for departure to Hurburt Field, Fla. July 29 at Kirtland. (Air Force photo by Todd Berenger)

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F-15E OT322

The F-15E OT322 taxis in preparation for takeoff. An inert version of the upgraded B61 nuclear weapon was released it from the aircraft over the Nellis Test and Training Range Complex. The B61 is in the process of a life-extension program, which includes upgrading aging components and a new tail kit assembly. (Courtesy photo)

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Surrogate Predator

An enhanced Surrogate Predator 3 is prepared for takeoff. Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance sensors were added to the Cesna 182 so it can mimic a Predator unmanned aerial vehicle. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate at Kirtland modified the Civil Air Patrol aircraft for use in military training exercises. (Courtesy photo)

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58th SOW bids farewell to Combat Shadow

One of the 550th Special Operations Squadron's last two remaining assigned MC-130Ps Combat Shadows takes its final flight Sept. 6. The departure of the aircraft marks the end of a 25-year training curriculum at Kirtland. (Photo by Ken Moore)

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58th SOW bids farewell to Combat Shadow

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58th SOW bids farewell to Combat Shadow

Firefighters give a water salute to one of the 550th Special Operations Squadron's last two remaining assigned MC-130Ps Combat Shadows as it taxis the runway in preparation for its final flight Sept. 6. The departure of the aircraft marks the end of a 25-year training curriculum at Kirtland. (Photo by Ken Moore)

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58th SOW bids farewell to Combat Shadow

Crew members pose before one of the 550th Special Operations Squadron's last two remaining assigned MC-130Ps Combat Shadows as it sits on the flightline before its final flight at an informal ceremony Sept. 6. The departure of the aircraft marks the end of a 25-year training curriculum at Kirtland. (Photo by Ken Moore)

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