U.S. Air Force Capt. Javier Arana, a UH-1N Huey helicopter pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, performs a preflight check inside the cockpit prior to the first recorded all-Hispanic and Latino flight for the 1st HS at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 17, 2024. Pilots conduct thorough preflight inspections to ensure all systems are operational before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)