From left, Mr. Douglas Munsaka Syakalima, acting Minister of Defence of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Norman Chipakupaku, Ministry of Defence permanent secretary for Republic of Zambia, U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowsk, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa command chief, stand for the U.S. national anthem at the 14th annual African Air Chiefs Symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, Feb. 17, 2025. The symposium is a multinational security cooperation initiative identifying key challenges confronting African air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)