Col. Aaron Oliver, Oklahoma Wing Civil Air Patrol commander, talks with Col. Samuel Friend, 7th Bomb Wing deputy commander, after landing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023. The CAP is the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, dedicated to providing support in emergency services, aerospace and cadet programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sophia Robello)