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Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, left, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer testify during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna testifies during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe testifies during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, right, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, second from right, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer listen to opening remarks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, top right, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer pose before a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna pose before a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II takes off for exercise Cold Response at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, March 5, 2026. The exercise is designed to strengthen U.S. and allied combat power, sustain lethal forces, deter hostile actions and contribute to global security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel)

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A Finnish Air Force member and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Martin Stiller, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron tactical aircraft maintenance specialist, discuss elements of a Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to the Karelia Air Wing at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 13, 2026. Training as one unified, lethal force during exercise Cold Response 26 ensured NATO allies and partners were prepared to safeguard and protect critical infrastructure important to both European and American interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Maldonado Cruz, 493rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, and a Finnish Air Force pilot, discuss flying a Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet aircraft at Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, March 13, 2026. Exercise Cold Response 26 leveraged decades of combined experience, mutual understanding and the long-standing partnership between allied nations to seamlessly integrate forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Elizabeth Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lyle Lacson, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks for a KC-135 Stratotanker at Sola Air Base, Norway, March 14, 2026. Cold Response demonstrated the advanced level of integration achieved between U.S. and NATO forces – enabling seamless communication, shared multi-domain awareness, and coordinated action across all domains. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason W. Cochran)

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Allied rescue

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II carries Airmen assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron and Swedish Air Force rangers during exercise Cold Response 26 at Bardufoss Air Station, Norway, March 12, 2026. Integrated exercises like Cold Response strengthen rapid response capability and Arctic sustainment while reinforcing NATO collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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Fire simulation

Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 12, 2026. The exercise enhances interoperability by refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures among U.S. and allied forces supporting regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson)

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Pacific power

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Beverly Midnight 26 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2026. The USAF-led exercise strengthens interoperability through agile, integrated generation of airpower, demonstrating U.S. and allied resilience and survivability in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley)

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Going dark

A U.S. Air Force Airman prepares to exit a C-130J Super Hercules during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility supporting Operation Epic Fury, March 10, 2026. The operation demonstrated rapid deployment and joint force readiness in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Mission loading

Air Force Reserve Airmen assigned to the 482d Fighter Wing walk toward a C-130 Hercules at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., March 8, 2026. The Airmen departed with equipment and supplies for Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., to participate in exercise Patriot Forge 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lionel Castellano)

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Minuteman launch

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 3, 2026. Routine ICBM test launches help ensure the U.S. nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)

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Lancer recovery

A crew chief marshals a B-1B Lancer after returning from a CONUS-to-CONUS mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, at an undisclosed location, March 4, 2026. The B-1B provided long-range strike capability, delivering precision munitions against designated targets in support of joint force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Bomber deployment

Aircrew members board a B-52H Stratofortress at an undisclosed location prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 4, 2026. The B-52H provides long-range strike capability and supports global operations through its ability to deliver strategic attacks, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Base defense

Senior Airman Latreon Jackson, 47th Security Forces Squadron armory operations lead, takes a defensive position during a simulated base defense scenario at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 3, 2026. The training focused on recapturing a strategic location from opposing forces and establishing defensive control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Airborne allies

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducts a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over the East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, March 2, 2026, during exercise Airborne 26. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps personnel trained alongside JGSDF members to strengthen interoperability and operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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