High performance meets high altitude: Elite athletes visit LAFB
Ryan Sheckler sits in the back of a T-38C Talon while U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Alexander, 87th Flying Training Squadron executive officer and first assignment instructor pilot (FAIP), instructs him on various instruments that will be used in flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. High performance athletes were invited to share their training, motivation, and lessons learned in their respective fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)