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Season of giving

Tech. Sgt. Murtadiy Carrington, 628th Medical Group public health technician, gives away turkeys on behalf of the First Sergeant Council and Chief’s Group at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Nov. 21, 2025. These groups support the general welfare of enlisted members and aim to inspire Airmen to greater achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James E. Harris III)

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Rainy landing

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron lands during a rainstorm at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025. While Edwards AFB enjoys clear, sunny weather almost year-round, which is valuable during flight tests, rare inclement weather affords crews the opportunity to conduct vital proficiency training, both on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

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SECAF flight

A formation of four F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, assigned to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., fly over the Gulf of America, Nov. 21, 2025. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink flew in the backseat of the lead jet as part of his visit to Eglin AFB. The flight oriented Meink to F-15EX tactics, techniques and procedures being developed and advanced by the 53rd Wing to include weapons capacity, next-generation survivability, and next-generation radars, sensors and networking capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Blake Wiles)

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Musical inspiration

Tech. Sgt. Seth Ebersole, the baritone saxophonist with the Airmen of Note, performs a solo during a performance at the Philip Bronspiegel Memorial Auditorium in New Bedford, Mass., Nov. 20, 2025. The 18 active-duty musicians, based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., were on tour to inspire and connect communities through music. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Julia Ahaesy)

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Smoke cover

An Airman from the 23rd Combat Air Base Squadron walks through a smoke cloud during a simulated force-on-force approach during exercise Mosaic Tiger 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025. Operating in degraded visibility conditions prepares Airmen to fight through uncertainty in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sari Seibert)

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Simulated Rescue

Firefighters with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron simulate extinguishing a fire at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 20, 2025. U.S. and Republic of Korea air force firefighters carried out a rescue scenario involving a simulated trapped pilot in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, working together to clear an access path and place a ladder to safely reach and carry the simulated pilot from the cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah Williams)

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CSAF briefing

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and his wife, Ms. Cindy Wilsbach (left), attend a briefing at the 20th Air Force headquarters building at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Nov. 20, 2025. The Wilsbachs visited F.E. Warren AFB to engage with 20th Air Force leaders and Airmen, reinforce the need for readiness and learn about the enduring relevance of the land leg of the nuclear triad in today’s increasingly complex environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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Aggressor Squadron

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a mission in support of U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 18, 2025. Aggressor pilots are highly skilled in both U.S. and adversary tactics, providing realistic threat replication that enhances training for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Lightning in the sky

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron takes off in support of a U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 18, 2025. The integration mission incorporates multiple aircraft, domains and mission sets to challenge participants with dynamic problem-solving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Clevenger)

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Taking flight

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing takes off in support of a U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 18, 2025. The mission contributed to the Air Force’s efforts to maintain a ready and agile bomber force providing students with experience coordinating large-scale air operations across dispersed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Clevenger)

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On target

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Third Class Lily Wytko aims her rifle during a practice at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 13, 2025. The Academy Rifle team kicked off their season with a win against The Ohio State Buckeyes. (U.S Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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Light show

The Northern Lights dance above Alaska Air National Guard 168th Wing KC-135 Stratotankers at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Nov. 12, 2025. As America’s premier Arctic tanker unit, the 168th Wing delivers vital air refueling capability that keeps U.S. and allied aircraft mission-ready across the Arctic and beyond. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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Head above water

An Airman participates in the 100-meter swim component of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 12, 2025. Earning the badge signifies participants have met German military standards in physical fitness, marksmanship and first aid, with qualification levels awarded in bronze, silver or gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Pressure check

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Zak, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants section lead, performs a pressure control check on a liquid oxygen tank while conducting an emergency liquid oxygen refill training exercise in support of operational readiness exercise BH 26-1 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. Rapid response capabilities are essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal J. Berry II)

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Bryan Cannon

The official portrait of Bryan Cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Stuart Bright)

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100th KC-46A Pegasus delivered to Travis AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Shroyer, right, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Laura Hoover, 60th AMW command chief, offer a salute to the Air Force‘s 100th KC-46A Pegasus to Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 2, 2025. The arrival ceremony marked a major milestone as Team Travis accepted the Air Force’s 99th and 100th KC-46, further strengthening the installation’s air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Collett)

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Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach takes flight in an F-22 Raptor for his requalification flight at Langley Air Force Base, Nov. 24, 2025. Upon entering the position of CSAF, Wilsbach encouraged commanders and leaders of all flying units to maintain or regain active flying status in the aircraft to which they are primarily assigned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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CSAF and leaders at all flying units step to the jet again

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach signs the 1st Fighter Wing maintenance log prior to his requalification flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 24, 2025. Mobility aircrews enable the joint force to overcome the tyranny of distance when operating under mission type orders in anti-access, area denial scenarios while facing increased operational risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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CSAF and leaders at all flying units step to the jet again

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach conducts preflight checks with Airmen from the 1st Fighter Wing prior to his requalification flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 24, 2025. Upon entering the position of CSAF, Wilsbach encouraged commanders and leaders of all flying units to maintain or regain active flying status in the aircraft to which they are primarily assigned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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CSAF and leaders at all flying units step to the jet again

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach sits in the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor prior to his requalification flight at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 24, 2025. Upon entering the position of CSAF, Wilsbach encouraged commanders and leaders of all flying units to maintain or regain active flying status in the aircraft to which they are primarily assigned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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