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Raptor flares

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, performs during the Air Dot Show Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 9, 2026. Le Tourneau demonstrated the maneuverability and combat capabilities of the F-22 during the aerial performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

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Through the haze

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during the Air Dot Show Tour in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 9, 2026. Le Tourneau showcased the capabilities of the F-22 Raptor through a series of aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

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Wingman

Master Sgt. Austin Tyler, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron superintendent of ground transportation, carries a fallen teammate during a simulated maneuver-under-fire exercise at the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The event emphasized teamwork, resilience and combat readiness under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Francisco Huerta)

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Controlled descent

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Noel, a fire protection specialist assigned to the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron, rappels down a cliff face during mountain rescue training at Shaw Mountain in Boise, Idaho, May 8, 2026. The training prepared firefighters to locate and safely recover simulated victims using rope rescue systems and mapped search techniques. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Welch)

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Warrior strength

Staff Sgt. Louver Cara, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance supervisor, performs a deadlift during the Warrior Gauntlet at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2026. The course combined 10 events inspired by physical fitness assessments from each military branch and was designed to test endurance, strength and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau)

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KARMA formation

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over the United Kingdom, May 7, 2026. Members of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron painted the aircraft in a camouflage pattern to honor the legacy of Operation El Dorado Canyon and pay tribute to Capt. Fernando Ribas-Dominicci and Paul Lorence, who were lost during the mission in 1986. Their call sign, “KARMA 52”, was painted on the aircraft in tribute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Dorian Javidi)

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Boom check

Master Sgt. Drew Rauch, 121st Maintenance Squadron hydraulics technician, performs a mechanical systems check on the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, May 7, 2026. The inspection ensures the boom can safely extend, retract and maneuver during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)

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Robot recovery

A 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II robot retrieves a simulated small, unmanned aircraft system during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 8, 2026. Explosive ordnance disposal and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear Airmen coordinated to secure the simulated threat during the installation-wide readiness exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Pull the pin

Staff Sgt. Seth Morrell, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, removes an F-15 Eagle arming pin during the EOD Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 7, 2026. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen received fighter aircraft familiarization training as part of the 96th Test Wing-hosted event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Boom check

Airman 1st Class Kamar Johnson, a hydraulics technician assigned to the 121st Maintenance Squadron, performs a pressure and control system check on the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 7, 2026. Fuel and pressure system inspections help ensure the boom can safely and effectively transfer fuel during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)

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Global mobility

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III lands at an undisclosed location in the Middle East, May 7, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid global mobility by transporting personnel, equipment and supplies in support of combatant commander requirements across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

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Into the fire

Airmen assigned to the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a simulated aircraft fire during live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., May 6, 2026. The joint training event, held May 6-8, ensured firefighters maintained Federal Aviation Administration certification while strengthening partnerships between military and civilian emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Culvert crawl

Staff Sgt. Richard Olivier Feliz, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, crawls through a culvert during an exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The exercise was part of the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event, a two-week training focused on current challenges and mission-relevant scenarios across the EOD career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Moving out

Senior Airman Travis Huffman, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, observes his team maneuver during the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The two-week exercise focused on current challenges and mission-relevant training for the explosive ordnance disposal career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Capture the flag

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., takes off during exercise Checkered Flag 26-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 4, 2026. Checkered Flag immerses aircrew in high-intensity scenarios designed to test mission execution while integrating multiple generations of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

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Earning miles

An Airman participates in the Norwegian Foot March held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 2, 2026. Participants completed an 18.6-mile course while wearing a combat uniform and carrying a 25-pound rucksack within 4 hours and 30 minutes for men and 4 hours and 50 minutes for women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Ordnance extraction

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Foldes, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal supply noncommissioned officer in charge, checks restraints around a simulated unexploded ordnance prior to ground extraction during Operation Deterrent Viking II at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 4, 2026. Hosted by Ramstein Air Base, Operation Deterrent Viking II reinforces safety and precision alongside NATO partners while enabling teams to share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kadielle Shaw)

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Precision power

Maj. Sean Loughlin, F-35A Demonstration Team pilot, conducts aerial maneuvers during a practice demonstration at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 4, 2026. Practice demonstrations help maintain the precision flying skills required to execute airshows worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)

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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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Taps

Airman 1st Class Christian Deleo, Eglin Honor Guard member, prepares to play Taps during the 57th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 2, 2026. Names of recent fallen and past EOD technicians are added to the memorial wall and flags are presented to their families during the annual ceremony held at the Kauffman EOD Training Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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