Forged to Win: Major Andre “Guns” Golson

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andre “Guns” Golson, 31st Operations Support Squadron F-16 fighter pilot and wing chief of weapons and tactics, poses for a photo after winning the Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault Award at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 19, 2025. This annual award recognizes a fighter pilot whose proficiency and innovation significantly advanced U.S. Air Force tactics and weapons employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

PHOTO BY: SSgt Brooke Rogers
VIRIN: 251219-F-MC941-1027.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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45/10

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1/160

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1000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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