Col. William Creeden, 1st Fighter Wing commander, explains the role of the F-22’s mission to Michael Flanagan, Virginia South Region’s Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army during a visit April 8, 2022, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Flanagan was appointed by the Honorable Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army to promote good relations between the U.S. Army and the public by advising the Secretary about regional issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)