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U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to Space Delta 5 conduct military planning Dec. 18, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. Space Delta 5 supports and presents combat-ready forces to command and control the Combined Space Operations Center, which closes blue kill chains by delivering space-enabled effects—including GPS, missile warning and electromagnetic interference detection—to the Joint Force. (Photo by David Dozoretz)

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U.S. Space Force Guardians of the 16th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron (EWS) conduct training on the Bounty Hunter system at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., April 23, 2026. A part of Mission Delta 3, the 16th EWS protects critical satellite communication links to achieve a near-global capability to detect, characterize, geolocate and report sources of electromagnetic interference on U.S. military and commercial satellites. The squadron also provides combat-ready crews to deploy and employ defensive space control capabilities for theater combatant commanders. (U.S. Space Force photo by Dave Grim)

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Heavy lifter

A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing sits on the ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 2, 2026. The aircraft provides global reach and heavy airlift capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Prashad)

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FIDAE flyer

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Demonstration Team performs a maneuver during the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio over Santiago, Chile, April 8, 2026. The team showcases the aircraft’s advanced performance and versatility through dynamic aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Double-O-27

27th Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink aims an M9 sidearm under the guidance of a Combat Arms instructor at the training range in Jacks Valley at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. The visit emphasized foundational warfighting skills instilled in every cadet to develop a warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Night ops

AC-130J Ghostrider pilots assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing perform a defensive maneuver during exercise Emerald Warrior Spiral near Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 14, 2026. As the command’s premier annual training exercise, Emerald Warrior Spiral certifies Air Force Special Operations Command’s ability to provide the joint force flexible, agile and responsive specialized airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isabel Tanner)

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Next gen trainer

A T-7A Red Hawk lands after flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 23, 2026. The T-7A is set to replace the aging T-38 Talon and advance pilot training capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

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Desert landing

A C-130 Hercules prepares to land at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, April 16, 2026. The aircraft supports regional airlift operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James Cason)

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Sky Commander

An E-3 Sentry assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron takes off during exercise Red Flag Alaska 26-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 23, 2026. The aircraft extends radar coverage and provides airborne command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz)

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Fireman’s carry

Senior Airman Masen Ross, 816th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, carries Senior Airman Matthew Maraj, 316th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, during a simulation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 24, 2026. Exercises like this build adaptive leaders ready for mission demands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiora Brooks)

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Ceremonial excelence

Pallbearers hold the flag above a casket during an Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 24, 2026. The ceremony showcased precision and ceremonial excellence following a 100-plus-hour course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Water mission

Tech. Sgt. Carlo Velasco and Staff Sgt. Christopher Gutierrez, 554th RED HORSE Squadron, connects a hose to a Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit at Pao Pao Beach, Saipan, April 28, 2026. The system provided potable water in support of Typhoon Sinlaku relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manasseh Demissie)

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Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead U.S. Air Force Academy following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind, U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, speaks during the opening ceremony for the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the Academy, Colo., Feb. 20, 2025. The two-day symposium, themed “Warfighters to Win,” connected cadets, faculty, staff and community members with combat-experienced speakers to examine warrior ethos and leadership in future conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Precision repair

Airman 1st Class Najahri Goodwin, 23rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance technician, repairs metal components at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 29, 2026. Technicians ensure aircraft readiness through inspection and repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bre Lewis)

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Refueling mission

Capt. Michael Considine, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, during a mission over the Midwest, May 1, 2026. Aerial refueling extends the range and endurance of aircraft, enabling global mobility operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Johnson)

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Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead U.S. Air Force Academy following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind, U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, performs pushups with cadets during the Spring 2025 Culminating Exercise at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 5, 2025. The multi-day field training event tested cadets’ Ready Airman Training skills, leadership under pressure, physical resilience and preparation for future operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead U.S. Air Force Academy following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

Then Brig. Gen. Paul D. Moga, then the U.S. Air Force Academy commandant of cadets, low-crawls through the assault course in Jacks Valley at the Academy, Colo. Moga, now a major general and commander of Third Air Force, completed the obstacle and assault courses alongside cadets as part of his effort to model hands-on leadership and instill a warfighter mentality across the Cadet Wing. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation)

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Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead U.S. Air Force Academy following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

hen Lt. Col. Paul D. Moga, an F-22 Raptor pilot, raises the canopy of an F-22 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2012. Moga, now a major general and commander of Third Air Force, represents the warfighter mindset built through rigorous pilot training, constant preparation and a career-long commitment to mastering increasingly complex missions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by David Bedard)

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Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead U.S. Air Force Academy following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind, U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, salutes during his assumption of command ceremony at the Academy, Colo., Aug. 2, 2024. Bauernfeind became the Academy’s 22nd superintendent, succeeding Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, who retired June 1, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

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Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Commandant of Cadets commander, administers the Oath of Office to the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2023 during their graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 1, 2023. Nine-hundred-twenty-one cadets crossed the stage to become the Air Force/Space Force’s newest second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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