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Hawaii Air National Guard support Artemis II mission

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April 9, 2026 | By Airman 1st Class Lydia Tristan

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Senior Airman Isaiah Nichols, 99th Communications Squadron, moves a tire during the Nellis Operational Readiness Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 10, 2026. The event tested teamwork, endurance and mission-focused execution across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

Tech. Sgt. Victor Wallace, an aerospace ground equipment specialist with the 116th Maintenance Group, conducts routine maintenance at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., April 8, 2026. Aerospace ground equipment specialists maintain and repair equipment that supplies electricity, hydraulic pressure and air pressure to aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Barry Bena)

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to Detachment 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, conduct small arms training with an M4 carbine at Joint Base San Antonio–Camp Bullis, Texas, April 8, 2026. The training focuses on weapon proficiency, close-quarters battle and combat scenarios to prepare Airmen for integrating airpower with ground maneuver units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)

Four Kentucky Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules fly over the Ohio River during the Thunder Over Louisville air show at Louisville, Ky., April 18, 2026. The Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard prepares to land at Burlington International Airport in South Burlington, Vt., April 21, 2026. The aircraft conducted a routine training mission to maintain operational proficiency. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Raymond LaChance)

Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing walk across the flightline in preparation for a maximum endurance operation supporting exercise Balikatan 2026 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen alliance capabilities and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Neal)

The Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds conduct a Super Delta flyover off Pensacola Beach, Fla., April 14, 2026. The Super Delta formation highlights precision, discipline and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Staff Sgt. Marcos Aguilar, 146th Maintenance Squadron, reads a technical order while conducting magnetic particle inspections on C-130J Super Hercules components at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 12, 2026. The inspections identify cracks and ensure parts remain serviceable to prevent potential aircraft failures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

A Combat Leader Course instructor assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron conducts a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 10, 2026. The course develops pararescuemen’s advanced rescue tactics and leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

A Chilean Air Force KC-135E Stratotanker and a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fly over Chile, April 5, 2026. The F-35A completed the first in-flight refueling with a Chilean tanker while en route to Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio 2026. (Courtesy photo)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron prepares to land at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 2, 2026. The Aggressors replicates adversary tactics, techniques and procedures to train and challenge U.S. and allied aircrews, sharpening combat readiness and ensuring air dominance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Annika Schermerhorn)

Staff Sgt. Scott Estes and Staff Sgt. Brandon Kennedy, aircraft metals technology technicians with the 113th Maintenance Squadron, weld sheet metal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 20, 2026. The metals shop repairs, designs and manufactures aircraft parts and equipment using welding and computer numerical control technology. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Natalie Filzen)

Leaders saluting honor guard

parachutist maneuvers during a demonstration jump

A F-35A approaching the refueling boom of a KC-135

F-35A flying

Airmen celebrating

F-15 flying

C-17 on flightline

B-2 in hanger

A Airmen sitting a helicopter looking at the ground

Airmen handling bomb

Airman inspecting

F-22 flying

U.S. service members file onto the Nationals Park field

Airmen prepare to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules

Fire suppression foam rains down on firefighters

Air Force loadmaster observes cargo bundles descending over the Vigilante Drop Zone

Academy cadets march in formation

HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter hoist a simulated downed pilot