Lt. Col. Matthew Simmons, 80th Flying Training Wing U.S. senior national representative at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, shared his stories on Dec. 11, 2017, about being an F-15 Eagle pilot and why aircraft armament systems Airmen are integral to the flying mission. Simmons gave ample leadership advice to these 362nd Training Squadron armament students to help inform and inspire them to make successful career and life decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Gese)