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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Natalie Sonner, sustainment flight chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Wilkinson, fitness non-commissioned officer, both assigned to the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., discuss duties, responsibilities and training of the force support squadron, January 9, 2026. Sonner and Wilkinson share stories and experiences from their service in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

The Indiana reserve component transition assistance advisor, James P. Smith, discusses retirement benefits with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte. Smith also explains the United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims process. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

The Indiana reserve component transition assistance advisor, James P. Smith, discusses education benefits for military families with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte. Smith explains both federal and Indiana state education benefits that are available to military members. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Keiser discusses deployment and public affairs topics with Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Feb. 28, 2025. Keiser covers highlights and lessons learned from the deployment as well as what it is like to be a public affairs specialist in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte interviews Lt. Col. Alana Minx, 122nd Fighter Wing Mission Support Group deputy commander, about the upcoming 2025 Fort Wayne Air Show to be held July 12-13, 2025 at the 122nd FW in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Minx discusses highlights, plans and excitement surrounding the air show. (U.S. Air National Guard audio by Tech. Sgt. Kathleen LaCorte)