Trimming the Airfield Grass (1927)

A flight cadet in coveralls crouching on the ground, using large hand clippers to manually trim the grass next to a white fence. — Trimming the Airfield Grass (1927) · Donald A. Hall Estate Collection

Highlighting the unglamorous side of military training, Donald A. Hall Sr. photographed this cadet manually trimming the grass at Brooks Field. It is a fantastic, relatable detail showcasing the rigorous discipline and base maintenance expected of the young aviators.