An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Clear Filters | 1 - 7 of 7 results

Senior Airman Corey Cornell: Not just a holiday weekend

Senior Airmen Corey Cornell, a flight engineer assigned to the 757th Airlift Squadron, sits on the steps of his camper trailer, July 11, 2021, at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Fam Camp. Cornell stays at his camper as he continues his training as a flight engineer three hours away from his home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)
Details Download

Senior Airman Corey Cornell: Not just a holiday weekend

Senior Airmen Corey Cornell, a flight engineer assigned to the 757th Airlift Squadron, poses for a photo on the steps of a Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules aircraft, July 11, 2021, on the Youngstown Air Reserve Station flightline. As a flight engineer, Cornell performs aircraft visual inspections and in-flight duties. He also operates and monitors engine and aircraft systems controls, panels, indicators and devices, and manages flight engineer functions and activities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)
Details Download

12,000 hours later, engineer takes final flight

Senior Master Sgt. Vince Bartlomain, an evaluator flight engineer with the 757th Airlift Squadron, poses for a portrait on May 12, 2020, at Youngstown Air Reserve Station. Bartlomain finished his more than 30 year U.S. Air Force Reserve career with a total of 12,303.7 flying hours which few C-130 aircrew members can say they have reached. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Russo)
Details Download

12,000 hours later, engineer takes final flight

Flight engineers assigned to the 757th Airlift Squadron and their families pose for a photo on May 6, 2020, on the flightline at Youngstown Air Reserve Station. Aircrew members wore Hawaiian attire to honor Senior Master Sgt. Vince Bartlomain, an evaluator flight engineer with the 757th Airlift Squadron, after he completed his final flight. For aircrew members, a final flight as a service member is commonly referred to as a “fini flight.” Bartlomain has spent more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and retires with a total of 12,303.7 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Russo)
Details Download

12,000 hours later, engineer takes final flight

A C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 757th Airlift Squadron returns from a training mission May 6, 2020. Aboard the aircraft was Senior Master Sgt. Vince Bartlomain, an evaluator flight engineer with the 757th AS, who completed his final flight prior to retiring after more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. For aircrew members, a final flight as a service member is commonly referred to as a “fini flight.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Russo)
Details Download

12,000 hours later, engineer takes final flight

Senior Master Sgt. Vince Bartlomain, an evaluator flight engineer with the 757th Squadron, steps off a C-130H Hercules aircraft May 6, 2020, after donning a celebratory Hawaiian shirt for which he is known. Bartlomain had just completed his final flight prior to retiring after more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. For aircrew members, a final flight as a service member is commonly referred to as a “fini flight.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Russo)
Details Download

12,000 hours later, engineer takes final flight

Senior Master Sgt. Vince Bartlomain, an evaluator flight engineer with the 757th Airlift Squadron, gets sprayed with water on May 6, 2020, on the flightline at Youngstown Air Reserve Station. Bartlomain had just completed his final flight prior to retiring after more than 30 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. For aircrew members, a final flight as a service member is commonly referred to as a “fini flight” and tradition has the individual get hosed down as they exit the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Russo)
Details Download