U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zachary Minner, 1st Helicopter Squadron commander, poses for a photo with Howard Edwards, son of the late U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darwin Edwards, who accepted the Order of the Heli memento on his father’s behalf at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Each year, Order of the Heli alumni and the 1st HS commander each select one inductee to recognize at the induction ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

Richard Edwards, son of the late U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Darwin Edwards, poses for a photo front of his father’s plaque (top right) inside the 1st Helicopter Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Edwards delivered remarks on behalf of his father during the Order of the Heli induction ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcus Norman poses for a photo in front of his plaque after his Order of the Heli induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Norman served as the Radio Operations superintendent for the 1st Helicopter Squadron where he supervised radio operations for critical ground communication between national mission monitors and 1 HS aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

Richard Edwards, son of the late U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Darwin Edwards, delivers remarks on behalf of his father during the Order of the Heli induction ceremony, inside the 1st Helicopter Squadron on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony honored his father for his service and dedication while at the 1st Helicopter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcus Norman is honored at the Order of the Heli induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Norman served as the Radio Operations superintendent for the 1st Helicopter Squadron where he supervised radio operations for critical ground communication between national mission monitors and 1 HS aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcus Norman holds the Order of the Heli memento during the induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Members inducted into the Order of the Heli receive a replica helicopter rotor replica and a plaque with their likeness and information of their accomplishments in honor of their service inside the 1st Helicopter Squadron building. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zachary Minner, 1st Helicopter Squadron commander, poses for a photo with retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcus Norman at the Order of the Heli induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Norman served as the Radio Operations superintendent for the 1st Helicopter Squadron where he supervised radio operations for critical ground communication between national mission monitors and 1 HS aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zachary Minner, 1st Helicopter Squadron commander, hosts the Order of the Heli induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. Minner welcomed guests, highlighted the inductees' accomplishments and the process of induction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Shea Hake, 316th Operations Support Squadron mobility officer, welcomes guests to the Order of the Heli induction ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony recognized members who have distinguished themselves with their service and dedication to the 1st Helicopter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabriel Jones)