Air Force Capt. Harrison Frank (right), 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, mentors Capt. Timothy Starkey (left), 47th Student Squadron student pilot, using T-6A Texan II models to demonstrate flight movements at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2024. Mentorship is a necessary part of the growth of young pilots, allowing them to gain unique experience from teachers and become more proficient flyers. January is National Mentoring Month and 2024’s theme is “Are You Ready?” posing Airmen whether they are ready to be the next generation of leaders.

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