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Capt. Hunter Barnhill, a 37th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, sits on the wing of his T-6A Texan II Jan. 26, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Galatians 2:20 is one of the first verses, after his brain surgery, he had memorized and is a passage he attributes to his recovery going well. The spiritual pillar is a key component to an Airman’s resiliency and strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)


Pilot battles brain cancer, recovery with faith

Capt. Hunter Barnhill, a 37th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, sits on the wing of his T-6A Texan II Jan. 26, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Galatians 2:20 is one of the first verses, after his brain surgery, he had memorized and is a passage he attributes to his recovery going well. The spiritual pillar is a key component to an Airman’s resiliency and strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)

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Maj. Gen. Glen VanHerck, Vice Director for Strategic Plans and Policy, Joint Staff at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., speaks to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-10 during their graduation June 8, 2018. VanHerck spoke about his career and the lessons he has learned about character and courage to help prepare the students for their own career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb)
14th Flying Training Wing
Maj. Eddy Gutierrez, 14th Communications Squadron commander, was originally born in Managua, Nicaragua. His mother took him and his brothers to the U.S. to flee the Contra War. Gutierrez joined the Army Reserves in 2000 and received his commission in 2006 through the Louisiana State University Air Force ROTC program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
Maj. Eddy Gutierrez, 14th Communications Squadron commander, talks to Staff Sgt. Tierria Lofton, 14th CS NCO in charge of client systems, after presenting her an Air Force Achievement Medal June 11, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Before coming to Columbus, Gutierrez’s last duty station was at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
Maj. Dave Albertson, 43rd Flying Training Squadron, instructor pilot, teaches 2nd Lt. Christopher Newman, 14th Student Squadron student pilot, the fundamentals of flying a T-6A Texan II June 12, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The IPs at the 43rd FTS main goal while they are on station is to fly as many student sorties as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
A decorative phoenix sits inside a display case in the 43rd Flying Training Squadron office June 12, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 43rd FTS, also known as the Firebirds, have been producing pilots at Columbus AFB since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
Maj. Thomas Collins, 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, reviews his preflight checklist June 12, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 43rd FTS are usually responsible for 12-20 percent of all pilots produced at Columbus AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
The 43rd Flying Training Squadron’s ‘Bama Bird’ sits under an overhang June 12, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The car is a tribute to Maj. Blair “Bama” Faulkner, 43rd FTS instructor pilot, after he and a student died in a plane crash in April 23, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
Maj. Thomas Collins, 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, performs a preflight check on a T-38C Talon June 12, 2018, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The 43rd IPs are embedded with each flying training squadron at Columbus AFB to help their active-duty counterparts produce more pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)
Tech. Sgt. Bradley Reilly, combat controller, stands with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley in 2006. (Courtesy photo)
Tech. Sgt. Bradley Reilly, combat controller, controls Austere Airfield 2004, in Central Afghanistan at 34 years old. (Courtesy photo)
Tech. Sgt. Bradley Reilly, combat controller, prepares to clear caves in Afghanistan during a deployment in 2005. (Courtesy photo)