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U.S. Airman Staff Sgt. John Norris, 42nd Wing Staff Agency occupational safety technician, speaks to a group of students about his previous career field as an F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief during a STARBASE Maxwell session at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 14, 2025. The program connects lessons to real-world applications by inviting military service members, including pilots, engineers and maintainers, to share how technical skills support the nation’s defense mission and build stronger relationships between the base and the River Region community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera)