Col. Brandon Tellez, outgoing commander of the 1st Fighter Wing, thanks members in attendance during the 1st Fighter Wing change of command ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, June 6, 2025. The ceremony brought Airmen, families, and distinguished guests to witness the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Wing, which boasts a proud heritage dating back to 1918. Known as “America’s First Team,” the 1st Fighter Wing was the first wing to fly the F-22 Raptor operationally and continues to lead the way in air superiority missions today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin). An F-22 Raptor, flown by the 1st Fighter Wing F-22 Demonstration Team, performs a high-angle-of-attack maneuver during the Air Power over Hampton Roads air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 26, 2025. The demonstration highlighted the Raptor’s superior maneuverability and air dominance capabilities in front of thousands of spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adisen Smith). Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. – U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Tellez, 1st Operations Group commander, inspects the 71st Fighter Squadron guide-on during the unit’s reactivation at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan 6, 2023. The 71st FS was originally formed in 1940 and has been an integral part throughout many Air Force operations, including Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell).