Maj. Charles Kistler, 48th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron

Maj. Charles Kistler, 48th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks before performing a fly-over of Šiauliai, Lithuania, March 11, 2014. Two F-15C Eagles from the 48th Air Expeditionary Group at Šiauliai Air Base, flew over the city of Šiauliai as part of celebrations for Lithuania’s Day of Restoration of Independence. This year’s events mark 24 years since Lithuania declared independence from the Soviet Union. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Keenan Kunst)