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Joey Acklin, son of Maj. James Acklin, 338th Combat Crew Training Squadron pilot, tours a B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2024. During his visit, Joey toured a B-1B and met with aircrew members to learn about today’s aircraft capabilities. James paid the ultimate sacrifice in 1987 after a B-1B Lancer crashed during a training flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Anderson)