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Marksmanship matters

A 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron defender engages targets during an X4 and SMASH 2000L Systems Firing Qualification at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyo., May 15, 2026. Joint Interagency Task Force 401 hosted the qualification event to test defenders’ ability to employ emerging C-sUAS capabilities against simulated ground and aerial threats, strengthening counter-drone capabilities across multiple Department of War Services and components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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D-Day Flight

Four U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly over Normandy, France, during a D-Day commemorative airborne operation June 7, 2026. The airborne operation commemorated the historic D-Day invasion while reinforcing the enduring partnership between U.S. and allied military forces in Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Belío)

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Sunset training

Airmen assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing's Security Forces Squadron participate in a field training exercise at Saylor Creek Training Range, Grasmere, Idaho, June 6, 2026. The annual SFS exercise helps to maintain proficiency and strengthen skills needed to support evolving mission requirements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Welch)

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For Pedro 66

Airmen participate in the Pedro 66 Memorial ruck at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 5, 2026. Participants commemorated the sacrifice of the Pedro 66 crew members who were killed during a combat rescue mission in Afghanistan on June 9, 2010, and their commitment to saving others at all costs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Mountain view

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron lands at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, June 3, 2026. The 194th FS was on temporary duty at Mountain Home AFB to conduct combat readiness training and familiarize themselves with F-15E Strike Eagle capabilities as they prepare to receive the F-15EX Eagle II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keagan Lee)

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Checking the area

Senior Airman Hayden Tadgerson, 1st Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey flight engineer, checks the surrounding area after takeoff at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 27, 2026. The helicopter crew simulated a medical evacuation flight following a Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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Immersive hands-on

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Tamunoboma Fenny, 35th Fighter Wing assistant staff judge advocate, inspects an aircraft engine during a Wild Weasel immersion tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 27, 2026. The immersion provided participants with hands-on exposure to the maintenance and technical expertise required to generate combat airpower and sustain aircraft readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Angelica Winther)

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Hey neighbor

Airmen with the 138th Fighter Wing speak during a Combat Readiness Exercise at Camp Gruber, Okla., June 5, 2026. The exercise assessed and strengthened the 138th FW’s ability to operate in a hostile deployed environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Christian Corley)

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Maintenance inspection

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing rests as maintenance inspections begin at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 3, 2025. Critical to the Air Force’s mission, the B-1B is a pillar of air supremacy, serving as both a global precision strike asset and a symbol of American airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Mooneyham)

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Refueling reflections

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron is reflected in the sunglasses of Airman 1st Class Dylan Lovett, 91st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 boom operator, as the fighter receives fuel during exercise Combat Archer over the Gulf of America, Sept. 12, 2025. The 6th Air Refueling Wing extends fighter endurance to support live-fire training, highlighting Air Mobility Command’s role as a global force multiplier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Lightning in the sky

The U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs aerial maneuvers during the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Sept. 7, 2025. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter that combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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Advance!

Airman Ivan Ta, right, 66th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, practices advancing in a line with other defenders during a training session at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Sept. 4. Regular training sessions help ensure Airmen stay proficient in their warrior tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Lightning ladder

Capt. Ashley Leonard, 355th Mission Generation Force Element F-35A Lightning II pilot, prepares to enter an F-35A during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, July 21, 2025. By incorporating the latest fifth-generation technology and military capabilities, the U.S. Air Force is more capable of defending its interests, responding to challenges in the region and ensure its goals in difficult and uncertain situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s from the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing park on the flight line in Guam for Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 25 exercise, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, employing more than 350 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 354th Air Expeditionary Wing attend a welcome brief with multinational and joint partners at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 25 gets underway July 11, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, employing more than 350 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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250712-F-MT297-1016

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Matthew Martinez, 354th Air Expeditionary Wing air propulsion ground crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II on the flight line in Guam for exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 25 July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II from the354th Air Expeditionary Wing arrives in Guam for exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 25, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Posey)

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Night ops

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing during an air refueling mission over the Southeastern U.S., June 30, 2025. The KC-135 has provided core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force since 1957, extending the range and endurance of aircraft like the F-15E, which can carry up to 23,000 pounds of munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Cloud piercer

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, performs high-intensity aerial maneuvers in an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing during a media day as part of Osan Air Power Days 2025, May 9, 2025, at Osan Air Base, South Korea. The PACAF Demonstration Team showcased the F-16’s capabilities in support of 7th Air Force’s Super Squadron test, an initiative designed to optimize combat force generation and increase readiness by consolidating aircraft and personnel into a single large unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Symbolic pose

The MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard poses for a group photo at MacDill AFB Fla., April 15, 2025. Honor guard provides support to military ceremonies honoring distinguished guests, change of commands, retreats, retirements, parades and other appropriate community events attended by the general public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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