Marine Maj. William Rothermel, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School student, receives training from Spike Minczoeski, Te Ton Aviation L-39 Russian trainer pilot. Since 1944, TPS has been the training ground for future test pilots, test engineers, flight test navigators and weapons systems operators. The school's main mission is to produce test pilots and flight test engineers to test new and experimental aircraft. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Stacy Sanchez)