Forged through readiness; 1HS conducts Elephant Walk

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Hightower, a flight engineer assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, prepares for takeoff for an Elephant Walk at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, July 2, 2026. The event emphasized coordination required between aircrews and maintenance professionals to generate aircraft for operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Tylan Alicea)