U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Chad Franks, Ninth Air Force commander, boards a T-38 Talon aircraft August 28, 2019, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Franks flew alongside the 1st Fighter Wing to familiarize himself with the aircraft and unit. Franks, who assumed command in June 2019, intends to fly with all flying units assigned under the 9 AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer)