An F-16 Viper pilot places black tape over his squadron
An F-16 Viper pilot places black tape over his squadron patch before a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Placing a black lin... More
U.S. Airmen salute during the playing of the national
U.S. Airmen salute during the playing of the national anthem at a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Schmitz was a prior enli... More
Sumter community members watch a four-ship F-16 Viper
Sumter community members watch a four-ship F-16 Viper formation flyover in downtown Sumter, South Carolina, May 13, 2020. The pilots flew over the city in salute to the individuals fighting the pandemic. (U.S. ... More
U.S. Airmen watch a missing man formation at a memorial
U.S. Airmen watch a missing man formation at a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Schmitz was a prior enlisted C-17 Globemast... More
A U.S. Air Force crew chief stands next to an F-16
A U.S. Air Force crew chief stands next to an F-16 Viper during a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. The crew chief revealed ... More
An F-16 Viper separates from a four-ship missing man
An F-16 Viper separates from a four-ship missing man formation at a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Schmitz was a prior en... More
A four-ship formation of 20th Fighter Wing F-16 Vipers
A four-ship formation of 20th Fighter Wing F-16 Vipers conduct a flyover in Sumter, South Carolina, May 13, 2020. The Vipers flew over the downtown area in a salute to first responders battling COVID-19. (U.S. ... More
The 20th Force Support Squadron honor guard places
The 20th Force Support Squadron honor guard places the U.S. and Air Force flags into stands at a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10,... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Sullivan, 20th Fighter Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Sullivan, 20th Fighter Wing commander, speaks at a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Schmitz was a... More
Team Shaw members stand for a group photo after a memorial
Team Shaw members stand for a group photo after a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. A C-17 Globemaster III and an F-16 Viper... More
Friends of the late 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter
Friends of the late 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, bow their heads during an invocation during his memorial at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Schmitz was a prior enlist... More
A four-ship formation of 20th Fighter Wing F-16 Vipers
A four-ship formation of 20th Fighter Wing F-16 Vipers conduct a flyover in Sumter, South Carolina, May 13, 2020. The Vipers flew over the downtown area in a salute to first responders battling COVID-19. (U.S. ... More
The 20th Force Support Squadron honor guard posts the
The 20th Force Support Squadron honor guard posts the colors at a memorial for 1st Lt. David Schmitz, 77th Fighter Squadron pilot, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, July 10, 2020. Schmitz was a prior enli... More