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A Department of the Air Force Civic Leader interacts with aviation night vision goggles during a walk-through of the 1st Helicopter Squadron facilities at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 26, 2026. The hands-on demonstration showcased the specialized life-support and survival gear required by flight crews executing the squadron's continuous, 24/7 executive airlift and contingency response missions in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aubree Owens)