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Tip of the spear

Airmen perform essential checks on an F-22 Raptor following military actions in Venezuela in support of Operation Absolute Resolve in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Jan. 3, 2026. As part of the larger U.S. military operation that included airstrikes and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, F-22s were temporarily deployed to support air operations and maintain air superiority in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Assumption of responsibility

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe is congratulated by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach during Wolfe’s assumption of responsibility ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 8, 2025. Wolfe succeeded CMSAF David Flosi as the 21st CMSAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Air Force Chief of Staff David W. Alvin gives the State of the Air Force address at the National Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025. The Air, Space & Cyber Conference is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force senior leaders to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025 (Photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Air Force Chief of Staff David W. Alvin gives the State of the Air Force address at the National Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025. The Air, Space & Cyber Conference is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force senior leaders to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025 (Photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Air Force Chief of Staff David W. Alvin gives the State of the Air Force address at the National Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025. The Air, Space & Cyber Conference is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force senior leaders to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. Harbor, Md. Sept. 22, 2025 (Photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presents Maj. Harrison Green the citation of the Kolligan Trophy during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2025. The trophy recognizes outstanding feats of airmanship by aircrew members who averted accidents or minimized the severity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Maj. Harrison Green holds the Kolligian Trophy which he was awarded during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2025. The trophy recognizes outstanding feats of airmanship by aircrew members who averted accidents or minimized the severity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Ready for action

A KC-135 Stratotanker rests on the flight line at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2025. The KC-135 plays a vital role in extending the range and endurance of combat and support aircraft worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Paul Stennett)

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Running fiber

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Dutting, 212th Engineering Installation Squadron cable and antenna technician, feeds fiber optic cable through a communications conduit during an infrastructure upgrade on Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass., Aug. 8, 2025. Members of the 212th EIS performed a critical communications infrastructure upgrade while simultaneously performing hands-on training and qualification. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Timothy Sandland)

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Missile maintenance

Airman 1st Class Aiden Williams, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron boardman, climbs onto the maintenance platform to enter the launch tube during a guided missile maintenance platform installation at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., July 9, 2025. As a boardman, Williams is responsible for navigating the interior of the launch tube to install or remove critical components, ensure structural integrity and support maintenance operations that keep the 90th Missile Wing’s intercontinental ballistic missile fleet mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Air Force Chief of Staff David W. Allvin testy during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., May 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Horsepower

The White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University ride past a B-1B Lancer during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Representing the university’s Six White Horses tradition, these equestrians showcase western heritage and school spirit through appearances at parades, rodeos and special events across Texas. Their presence at the airshow brought a touch of local pride and history to the celebration of airpower and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Waiting for orders

Izmos, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for a command at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 15, 2025. Military working dogs play a vital role in key missions to include vehicle sweeps, drug and explosive detections and tracking down suspects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)

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Ready to testify

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks with Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna before testifying to the House Appropriations Committee about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., April 8, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Lightning strike

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., performs a strafing run during exercise Haboob Havoc, March 29, 2025, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson)

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Let the sparks fly

Senior Airman Sean Consolazio, 60th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, practices oxy cutting a piece of metal at the fabrication flight at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025. The Aircraft Metals Technology section of the fabrication flight is responsible for welding, machining and utilizing additive manufacturing to create precision parts to ensure aircraft and support equipment remain operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Helo ops

A 37th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey comes in for a landing to pick up a 90th Missile Wing task response force Airman during a convoy response force demonstration at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Feb. 11, 2025. The demonstration provided U.S. Strategic Command senior leaders with insight into the Air Force’s role in the nuclear enterprise and its procedures for moving intercontinental ballistic missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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CSAF Leadership Library 2025

CSAF Leadership Library 2025. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Travis Burcham)

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Fighting the elements

Master Sgt. James Madonna, 171st Maintenance Group, uses a deicer vehicle to blow the snow off of a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 20, 2024, near Pittsburgh, Pa. The aircraft needed to be clear of all weather-related debris including snow and ice before takeoff. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Zoe M. Wockenfuss)

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Thanksgiving feast

Col. Clinton Varty, 60th Maintenance Group commander, slices a turkey during a Thanksgiving meal at the Monarch Dining Facility at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 28, 2024. The meal included holiday dishes such as herb roasted turkey with gravy, honey mustard glazed baked ham, garlic mashed red potatoes and cornbread dressing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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