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A Royal Thai Air Force pilot and U.S. Air Force Weapons Systems Officer, 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, prepare to taxi for their historical flight together during Enduring Partners on August 18, 2025 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand. The WSO works alongside the pilot, particularly in two-seat fighter jets, to optimize the aircraft's capabilities and mission success. The flight marked the first time a U.S. WSO has flown with the RTAF in the AT-6 aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Perez)