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U.S., South Korea military leaders showcase partnership during Freedom Flag 26-1

Pilots from the South Korea air force and the U.S. Marine Corps, pose for a photo with two South Korea F-15K Slam Eagles and two U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornets in the background during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, April 15, 2026. FF 26-1 supports combined military readiness by bringing U.S. and South Korea forces together to plan missions and practice integrating air operations to deter regional aggression, with more realistic training contributing to more effective joint and combined forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S., South Korea military leaders showcase partnership during Freedom Flag 26-1

U.S. Air Force Col. Brad Dvorak, 31st Air Expeditionary Wing commander presents a coin he received from South Korea air force Lt. Gen. Jun Sun Cha, South Korea air force Operations Command commander during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, April 15, 2026. FF 26-1 is a joint and combined military exercise between U.S. and South Korea armed forces that fosters trust, understanding and interoperability between allied forces through challenging, realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S., South Korea military leaders showcase partnership during Freedom Flag 26-1

U.S. Air Force Col. Brad Dvorak, left, 31st Air Expeditionary Wing commander, greets South Korea air force Lt. Gen. Jun Sun Cha, right, South Korea air force Operations Command commander, during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, April 15, 2026. The U.S.- South Korea alliance remains at a high level of readiness and continues to maintain a robust combined defense posture to protect the South Korea against any threat or adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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U.S., South Korea military leaders showcase partnership during Freedom Flag 26-1

U.S. Air Force Col. Brad Dvorak, left, 31st Air Expeditionary Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Greiner, right, 31 AEW command chief, speak with South Korea air force Lt. Gen. Jun Sun Cha, South Korea air force Operations Command commander, during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea, April 15, 2026. FF 26-1 is an advanced, large-scale tactical exercise between the U.S. and allied partners dedicated to the protection of regional peace and stability through the adaptation of novel and collaborative training methods, ensuring readiness against a wide range of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Citizen Air Commandos with the 919th Special Operations Wing prepare to board a C-146A Wolfhound during a combat readiness exercise at Duke Field, Florida, on April 8, 2026. The 919th SOW held its largest combat readiness exercise in over a decade, testing the wing's ability to rapidly deploy and execute complex air and ground operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)

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Special operations forces conduct nighttime reconnaissance during a large-scale combat readiness exercise on the Eglin Range, Fla., April 10, 2026. During the exercise, the 919th Special Operations Wing provided critical support, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, to four other wings and multiple SOF teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Techical Sgt. Christopher Tarantino

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Airmen with the 919th Special Operations Wing identify a hostile unmanned aerial system during a combat readiness exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, on April 10, 2026. The exercise rigorously tested the Wing's resilience against dynamic threats, including UAS incursions and simulated chemical, biological, and radiological events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)

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Citizen Air Commandos with the 919th Special Operations Wing practice tactical moving while navigating through simulated chemical obscurants during a combat readiness exercise on the Eglin Range, Florida, on April 11, 2026. The five-day exercise validated the wing's capabilities in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)

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Members of the 919th Special Operations Wing respond to a simulated attack on their forward operating base at the Eglin Range, Florida, April 11, 2026. The scenario was part of a wing-wide exercise that validated the unit's full-spectrum response to dynamic threats in a contested environment.

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A U.S. Air Force Special Operations Airmen loads a medical evacuation patient on to a C-146A Wolfhound on the Eglin Range, Florida, April 9, 2026. The 919th Special Operations Wing's combat readiness exercise validated its ability to conduct full-spectrum special operations in a contested, degraded, and operationally-limited environment, anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Liz Easterling)

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Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

Montana National Guard Airmen render honors as Soldiers assigned to the Montana Army National Guard Honor Guard conduct a dignified transfer of Pvt. Henry Bordner at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026. Bordner’s remains were identified in 2020 and will be interred in Butte. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jacqueline Fogerty)

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Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

First responders from the Butte-Silver Bow Police and Fire departments render honors during a water salute for Pvt. Henry Bordner at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026. Bordner, a World War II Soldier and former prisoner of war who endured the Bataan Death March, was officially accounted for in 2025 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, ending decades of uncertainty and fulfilling a promise made generations ago. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Daniel Temme)

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Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

Soldiers assigned to the Montana Army National Guard Honor Guard carry the casket of Pvt. Henry Bordner from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules to a waiting hearse during a dignified transfer at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026. Bordner, a World War II Soldier and former prisoner of war who endured the Bataan Death March, was officially accounted for in 2025 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, ending decades of uncertainty and fulfilling a promise made generations ago. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Daniel Temme)

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Global engagement

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe welcome Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026. The leaders met to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Wings of blue

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Carter Beswick, a Wings of Blue parachutist, maneuvers during a demonstration jump at Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 11, 2026. The team showcases discipline and strengthens international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

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Fuel the fight

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 5, 2026. The KC-135 extends the operational reach of coalition aircraft by providing critical aerial refueling support to sustain continuous air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Airpower in action

An F-35A Lightning II flies over the 56th Fighter Wing during Luke Days 2026 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 22, 2026. The event highlights the precision and professionalism required to generate combat airpower and sustain national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Fini-flight celebration

Col. James Long II, 6th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, is sprayed with champagne following his fini-flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 7, 2026. Long completed more than 4,400 flight hours across four aircraft during his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Angelica Richardson)

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Flares deployed

An F-15EX Eagle II releases flares over the Gulf Coast, Fla., April 3, 2026. Flares act as infrared countermeasures designed to distract and defeat heat-seeking missiles by creating alternate heat sources away from the aircraft. Test wings continue evaluating next-generation survivability, radar and sensor capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Thomas Barley)

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Mobility return

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis on the flightline after returning Airmen from deployment at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 1, 2026. The mission highlighted rapid global mobility capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Collett)

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