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Inspiring the next generation one static display at a time

New York Wing Civil Air Patrol Encampment cadets leave a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft static display after interacting with aircrew at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, N.Y., July 23, 2026. Aircrew shared their experiences and knowledge of the C-17 to inspire future generations of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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Inspiring the next generation one static display at a time

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Colitti, Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron command test director, introduces himself to New York Wing Civil Air Patrol Encampment cadets at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, N.Y., July 23, 2026. Colitti and aircrew assigned to the 6th Airlift Squadron provided a static display to demonstrate the C-17 Globemaster III’s capabilities and inspire future generations of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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Inspiring the next generation one static display at a time

A New York Wing Civil Air Patrol Encampment cadet raises his hand to ask a question during a static display visit at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, N.Y., July 23, 2026. Cadets participated in a week-long encampment where they built basic leadership qualities and formed camaraderie, all while gaining basic military knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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Inspiring the next generation one static display at a time

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Xander Basil, 6th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains the C-17 Globemaster III’s mission capabilities to New York Wing Civil Air Patrol Encampment cadets at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, N.Y., July 23, 2026. Basil explained what his job entails and demonstrated different C-17 features. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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Inspiring the next generation one static display at a time

U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Marookian, 6th Airlift Squadron instructor pilot, talks with New York Civil Air Patrol Encampment cadets during a static display visit at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, N.Y., July 23, 2026. Marookian explained the different controls and functions of the C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)

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Inspiring the next generation one static display at a time

Published July 30, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- New York Wing Civil Air Patrol Encampment cadets leave a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft static display after interacting with aircrew at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, N.Y., July 23, 2026. Aircrew shared their experiences and knowledge of the C-17 to inspire future generations of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haeleigh Bayle)