U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – 1st Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Northern and U.S. Air Forces Space) receives a gift from Alexander Hsia, basic course graduate, on behalf of class 23-BBC during their graduation at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 15, 2023. Over the 138 training days, B-Course student pilots partake in 144 simulator sorties and 42 flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abigail Duell)