 
Fifth-generation formation
An F-22A Raptor, foreground, from the 43rd Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., and an F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., soar over the Emerald Coast Sept. 19, 2012. This was the first time the two fifth-generation fighters have flown together for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)
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Posted: 9/21/2012
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Fifth-generation formation
An F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter, top, from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and an F-22A Raptor from the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., soar over the Emerald Coast on Sept. 19, 2012. This was the first time the two fifth-generation fighters have flown together for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock)
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Posted: 9/21/2012
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AC-130W Stinger II
The primary mission of the AC-130W Stinger II is armed overwatch. While similar to the AC-130’s missions, Stinger II is primarily focused on performing reconnaissance over friendly positions and may directly deliver ordnance to precise targets to support ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 9/18/2012
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AF joins NATO partners in Ramstein Rover 2012
A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st Fighter Squadron line up for takeoff in support of a close air support mission during Ramstein Rover 2012 at Namest Air Base, Czech Republic, Sept. 10, 2012. RARO 12 is a NATO partnership-building exercise involving more than 16 nations. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Natasha Stannard)
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Posted: 9/12/2012
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F-35A
Lt. Col. Lee Kloos, 58th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to exit an F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter, after a successful sortie May 31, 2012. Kloos is the first non-developmental test pilot to fly the JSF, and now trains other 33rd Fighter Wing initial cadre pilots to fly the F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Karen Roganov)
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F-35A
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Posted: 9/11/2012
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A helmet fit to fight
Lt. Col. Randal Efferson, center, and Staff Sgt. Lemuel Velazquez, left, explain to evaluators how the F-35 Lightning II helmet is custom fit to the pilot’s head. Velazquez said the key elements of the helmet are fully incorporated so the pilot can more effectively focus on his tasks and avoid cockpit distractions. Efferson is the deputy operations group commander, 33rd Fighter Wing and Velazquez is an aircrew flight technician, 33rd Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Major Karen Roganov)
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Posted: 9/7/2012
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AF units prepare for impact
irmen of 11th Intelligence Squadron board a C-130 during evacuations on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 26, 2012. Hurlburt Field assets were being evacuated as Tropical Storm Isaac approaches the Gulf Coast region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge)
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Posted: 8/27/2012
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Water rescue
A Zodiac F470 watercraft is deployed by an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during water rescue training in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 14, 2012. The Zodiac F470 can be inflated in less than five minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)
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Posted: 8/20/2012
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Water rescue
Airmen aboard an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., search the Gulf of Mexico for downed personnel during a water rescue exercise on Aug. 14, 2012. Airmen from the 41st RQS and 38th RQS worked to locate and rescue downed personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)
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Water rescue
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Posted: 8/20/2012
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Water rescue
An HH-60 Pave Hawk with the 41st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., hoists up two pararescuemen during water training in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 14, 2012. The Pave Hawk has multiple ways to retrieve personnel from the land and sea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)
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Water rescue
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Posted: 8/20/2012
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Water rescue
A team of pararescuemen with the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., set up a Zodiac F470 watercraft prior to rescuing a downed pilot during a water rescue exercise in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 14, 2012. The team and boat were deployed from an HH-60 Pave Hawk. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)
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Posted: 8/20/2012
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Water rescue
A pararescueman with the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., drops into the Gulf of Mexico during a water rescue exercise Aug. 14, 2012. During the exercise, pararescuemen had to locate downed victims several miles apart and provide self-aid and buddy care as needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)
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Water rescue
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Posted: 8/20/2012
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