Lt. Col. David E. Faught, a 97th Bombardment Wing instructor pilot, saves the lives of seven fellow crewmen and a KC-135, landing the aircraft despite the fact that its nose gear would not extend. He receives the Mackay Trophy.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.
