160709-N-TE278-063 CORONADO, California (July 9, 2016) Retired Cmdr. Dean "Diz" Laird, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Nicole Johnson, a pilot instructor with the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, conduct a flight brief for a T-34C Turbomentor. The T-34C marks the 100th aircraft Laird has flown in his 95-year lifetime. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paolo Bayas/Released) Retired Cmdr. Dean 'Diz' Laird, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Nicole Johnson conduct a flight brief for a T-34C Turbomentor (28171533846)

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