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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi answers questions from 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Airmen during a Q&A panel as part of a visit by CMSAF at Manda Bay, Kenya, July 12, 2025. The visit allowed CMSAF to engage directly with Airmen across East Africa, addressing their concerns and recognizing their contributions to regional security. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, left, assists U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Logan Terrell, right, a Small Unmanned Aircraft System program manager assigned to the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, with launching a Puma drone during a visit to Manda Bay, Kenya, July 12, 2025. The visit allowed CMSAF to connect with Airmen across East Africa, hear their concerns, and recognize their contributions to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Hayden)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi assists munitions Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron with assembling a precision-guided munition at Chabelley Airfield, July 13, 2025. CMSAF visited deployed Airmen across East Africa to engage with them directly, gain insight into their mission capabilities, and recognize their contributions to regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Hayden)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, center, poses for a photo with 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Airmen following the conclusion of his Q&A panel as part of a visit by CMSAF at Manda Bay, Kenya, July 12, 2025. The visit allowed CMSAF to engage directly with Airmen across East Africa, addressing their concerns and recognizing their contributions to regional security. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

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Dancing with friends

A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, U.S. F-35A Lightning II, Finnish F/A-18 Hornet and French Rafale break away from a formation during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 over Finland, June 20, 2025. The exercise built military capability and warfighting capacity between the U.S., U.K., France and Finland to support deterrence and defense of the Euro-Atlantic region, ensuring continued readiness, adaptability and lethality. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Bridget Rossignol)

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Combat Archer

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies through the sky during exercise Combat Archer United Kingdom at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, April 9, 2025. Combat Archer UK served as an evaluation exercise that demonstrated effective lethality by integrating the AGR-20 Falco laser-guided rocket to counter one-way drone attacks in a cost-effective manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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High speed flyby

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 555th Fighter Squadron executes a flyby over the runway after deploying a missile during exercise Combat Archer UK at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, April 10, 2025. Combat Archer UK initiated the air-to-air element of the Combat Weapons System Evaluation Program that was conducted to test the readiness of operational fighter squadrons for combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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BTF refuel

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress departs from a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving fuel as part of a bomber task force mission over the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 17, 2025. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility and flexibility of U.S. forces to address today’s complex, dynamic and volatile global security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martinez)

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Locked and loaded

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, over the North Sea, Sept. 11, 2024. Bomber task force missions are representative of the U.S.’ extended deterrent commitment to allies and partners, as well as to enhance security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)

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Kicking up dust

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron lands near U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Raka Adam, 56th Rescue Generation Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, during exercise Astral Knight 24 near Gdynia, Poland, May 14, 2024. Exercise AK24 tested Agile Combat Employment concepts and served as the venue to certify units as United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa ACE fully operationally capable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Fear the Reaper

A remotely piloted U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper returns to Câmpia Turzii, Romania, after completing a sortie May 13, 2024. The MQ-9 represents a significant advancement in unmanned aerial capabilities, providing U.S. forces with a versatile platform for surveillance and precision strike missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raya Feltner)

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Just dropping by

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron land near Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 13, 2024. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation to fulfill U.S. European Command, U. S. Africa Command and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S Airmen reunites with family and receives a hug at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 8, 2019. The HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war, including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, humanitarian assistance, security cooperation/aviation advisory, NASA space flight support, and rescue command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever).

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Spirited refuel

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, to receive fuel over the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 7, 2024. Strategic bomber missions enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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Under the red lights

U.S. Airmen assigned to The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band perform at a concert in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 27, 2023. The U.S. Air Force bands provide an essential element in inspiring service members, fostering the support of citizens and the promotion of national interests at home and abroad. (Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

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Stay on target

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Toliver, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft boom operator, and Tech. Sgt. Fernando Brome, 351st Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, prepare a KC-135 flying boom for aerial refueling operations over the European area of responsibility, Nov. 8, 2023. Brome was evaluating Toliver to ensure that he was able to perform in-flight refueling procedures correctly and safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Campbell)

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Under the red lights

U.S. Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band perform at a concert in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 27, 2023. The U.S. Air Force bands provide an essential element in inspiring service members, fostering the support of citizens and the promotion of national interests at home and abroad. (DoD photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

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Honoring heroes

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Travis Shaw, 57th Rescue Squadron chief enlisted manager at Aviano Air Base, Italy, salutes during the American, French and German national anthems at the C-47 Memorial Ceremony in Picauville, France, June 3, 2023. Special operations members honored the fallen and strive to follow in the footsteps of those who came before by remaining postured and ready to face an increasingly dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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International partnership

Students of Lycée John F. Kennedy De Dakar reach out to Senior Airman James Campbell, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Forces Africa Band clarinetist, as he reaches in a bag for gifts March 1, 2023, at Dakar, Senegal. As part of a comprehensive approach to complex security challenges in Africa, the U.S. Air Force works closely with African, U.S. interagency, and international partners to develop capabilities which can help African partners address regional security challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)

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Chalks up!

Crew chiefs assigned to the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron run toward a 23rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2023, to remove the chocks and launch the aircraft to Moron Air Base, Spain, to participate in Bomber Task Force 23-2. The U.S. maintains a strong, credible strategic bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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