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Black History Month legacy flight: One team, one fight

Photos by Senior Airman Thomas Karol
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
February 24, 2023
A C-130J Super Hercules aIrcraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, takes off during a legacy flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2023. Airmen and soldiers on the legacy flight celebrated Black History Month as well as the importance of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, pose behind a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft before a legacy flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2023. The jumpers and an all-black aircrew participated in the legacy flight to highlight diversity, equality and inclusion and how it plays a critical role in Ramstein’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, walk out to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2023. The jumpers participated in a legacy flight to celebrate Black History Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Airmen pose for a photo before a legacy flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2023. Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, piloted a flight with an all-black aircrew in celebration of Black History Month. An inclusive culture is the undertone and foundation of any great organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jeanluc Duckworth, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, sets up flight controls before a legacy flight at Ramstein Air Base, Feb. 15, 2023. Duckworth participated in the legacy flight to honor Black History Month, which included an all-black aircrew. The flight highlighted how Ramstein’s dynamic mission is enhanced by diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, sets up flight controls before a legacy flight at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 15, 2023. Jones piloted one of the planes in celebration of Black History Month and emphasized that an inclusive culture is the undertone and foundation of any great organization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Karol)
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