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A second B-21 Raider, the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, joins flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The program is a cornerstone of the Department of the Air Force’s nuclear modernization strategy, designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads. (Courtesy photo)
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Airmen with the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to recover the second B-21 Raider to arrive for test and evaluation at Edwards AFB, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The arrival of a second test aircraft provides maintainers valuable hands-on experience with tools, data and processes that will support future operational squadrons. (U.S Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)
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A B-21 Raider test aircraft lands at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., during ongoing developmental flight testing, Sept. 11, 2025. The B-21 will be the backbone of the bomber fleet; it will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers. (U.S Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)
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Weapons evaluation

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flies during Weapons System Evaluation Program 25.09 over Tyndall AFB, Fla., Sep. 8, 2025. The data collected from WSEP is sent to key military leaders to provide insight into the combat readiness of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)
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So fresh, so clean

An Airman with the District of Columbia National Guard uses a pressure washer to clean marble benches at the Washington Monument in support of Task Force Beautification in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)
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Warbird Week

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2025. Warbird Week keeps the 5th Bomb Wing sharp and mission-ready through realistic, high-pressure training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)
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On the move!

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron rotate battle positions during Exercise Saber Junction 25 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 6, 2025. The 57th RQS showcased their ability to deploy worldwide at any time to perform personnel recovery, regardless of the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)
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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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Water training

Yenky, a military working dog assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, bites Senior Airman Justus Johnson, 509th SFS military working dog handler, during water aggression training in Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 2, 2025. The training familiarizes military working dogs with an atypical environment and enhance their capability to apprehend a target in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)
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Help is on the way

A U.S. Air Force special tactics Airman from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing parachutes into the Caribbean Sea during a search-and-rescue mission for simulated plane crash survivors off St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 29, 2025, as part of Emerald Warrior 25.2. St. Croix offers an ideal setting to test littoral and maritime capabilities, mirroring geographic features special operators may face worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Dale Greer)
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Cannon fire

Cadet First Class Eliana Coleman, Cadet First Class Madison Cawvey, and Cadet Third Class Elias Lopez participate in the Parents' Weekend Parade at Stillman Field, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 29, 2025. The event, held over Labor Day weekend, provides Academy families an extended opportunity to reunite with their cadets and tour Academy facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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End of an era

A U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron approaches Mount Fuji during its final operational flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The UH-1N has maintained a presence at Yokota AB for 45 years, providing aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and priority airlift missions throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)
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In a blur

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 9th Attack Squadron accelerates down a runway at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 27, 2025. Holloman AFB is the primary training location for U.S. and allied MQ-9 student pilots and sensor operators, ensuring mission interoperability at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bob Teichmann)
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Night flight

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 114th Fighter Wing launches into night flying operations with the afterburner engaged at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Aug. 21, 2025. The afterburner provides a significant thrust boost by injecting fuel directly into the exhaust stream, enabling rapid acceleration and high-speed performance essential for combat operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)
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Crash recovery

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron work together during a crash-damaged disabled aircraft recovery exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2025. The CDDAR event allowed members of the 379th EMXS and 379th ECES the opportunity to execute recovery techniques and operate crash recovery equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett)
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In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety, speed and precision during high-stakes missions, and the Space Force graduates the inaugural class of Guardian officers from the year-long Officer Training Course.
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A second B-21 Raider, the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, joins flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11. The program is a cornerstone of the Department of the Air Force’s nuclear modernization strategy, designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads. (Courtesy photo)
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A second B-21 Raider test aircraft takes off, Sept. 11, from Palmdale, Calif., to join the Air Force’s flight test campaign at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The addition of the second test aircraft expands mission systems and weapons integration testing, advancing the program toward operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)
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Opening day

The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football team takes the field against Bucknell University in their first game of the season in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 30, 2025. Air Force defeated Bucknell 49-13, maintaining an undefeated start to the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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Attention to detail

Capt. Kyle Mackey, 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III flight instructor, performs a walkaround of a C-17 prior to takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025. The pre-flight walkaround is a mandatory, methodical procedure that covers all critical exterior components, checking for general wear, damage and leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)
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