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To the rescue

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron extinguish a fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The exercise demonstrated and enhanced the participants’ readiness, integration and response skills while operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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On approach

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., approaches the boom of a 134th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker to refuel along the east coast of the United States, Aug. 14, 2024. A KC-135 is capable of offloading 7,381 pounds of fuel per minute, enabling it to refill the F-22’s 18,000-pound capacity tanks in less than three minutes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Teri Eicher)

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Night flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes flight at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 13, 2024. The KC-135 is deployed to the USCENTCOM area of responsibility as a force enabler for the Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central). The 350th EARS provides critical air refueling capabilities to U.S. and coalition forces throughout the region, extending the U.S. Air Force’s global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Oil change

Senior Airman Hazel Luna, 15th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, removes an oil filter of a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2024. During the routine maintenance, Airmen performed an oil change to alternators that provide power to the aircraft’s engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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Air demonstration

An F-22 Raptor with the Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs a flyover and air demonstration at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 13, 2024. These events aim to cultivate warrior ethos, a future-focused mindset and supplement existing character, leadership and officer development efforts with the cadets. (U.S Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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To the rescue

Capt. Matthew Gullick, Florida Air National Guard emergency nurse, makes his way through a Confined Space Rescue course during an exercise Aug. 13, 2024, at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise comprises several training events that enhance air-load capabilities, refine pre- and post-deployment procedures, expand mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment and fulfill Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction and Air Force specialty code proficiency training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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Rodeo secure

Senior Airman Aaron Appell, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, provides security during Medic Rodeo 2024 at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Aug. 13, 2024. Medic Rodeo follows the Medic-X strategic initiative, which states that every U.S. Air Force medic, including those not directly involved in patient care, needs to be proficient in 52 skills that ensure the Air Force’s medical force is prepared for the next fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Gottschling)

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Basking in the glow

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, rests on the flight line Aug. 12, 2024, at Marquette Sawyer International Airport in Marquette, Mich. Four tankers from the wing's 127th Air Refueling Group are currently based at the northern Michigan airport while home station Selfridge Air National Guard Base resurfaces its runway. (Courtesy photo)

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New era

A KC-46A Pegasus flies after a routine air refueling training mission over Colorado, Aug. 12, 2024. The aircraft is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

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Joint combined exchange training

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and Philippine Air Force FA-50PH light jet fighters conduct joint combined exchange training, above Basa Air Force Base, Philippines, Aug. 9, 2024. Joint combined exchange training is critical to enhancing U.S. and Philippine air force interoperability in a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)

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Learning about deployments

Children of service members assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base move a simulated injured Airman during a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2024. The KUDOS event is intended to teach children about deployment through simulated age-appropriate deployment activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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Strategic airlift

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., arrives at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 8, 2024. The 60th AMW’s mission supports force posture changes to improve force protection procedures, increase support to the defense of allies and to remain ready to respond to various contingencies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Lowe)

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Overcoming obstacles

Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course with Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force, as well as detect explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Wheels up

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline while an F-22 Raptor takes flight during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. Bamboo Eagle exemplifies how the Air Force is recalibrating for Great Power Competition by enhancing its strength and capability, preparing to project power and deploy aircraft in coordination with the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna Smith)

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Fuel on the go

Airman 1st Class Aaron Barton, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oil and lubricants fuels distribution operator, prepares to fuel an aircraft on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Aug. 8, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assisted warfighters and helped them to exercise all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Refuel on the run

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Oliver, left, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Jacob Ebberts, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils, and lubricants technician, hot pit refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 in Victorville, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024. Hot pit refueling involves supplying an aircraft with fuel while its engines are running to expedite the turnaround time needed to relaunch the aircraft. Bamboo Eagle focuses on mission readiness by delivering cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities with speed and agility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Protecting resources

Ninetieth Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force members sit in a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Air Force Global Strike Command’s second annual Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s South Training Area, Wyo., Aug. 7, 2024. Over three weeks, CRF teams from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Malmstrom AFB, Mont. and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. demonstrated their ability to protect resources in the missile fields, working closely with base agencies and local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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Becoming the enemy

A KestrelX JSX-2 microjet taxis during Exercise Northern Strike 2024-2, at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Aug. 6, 2024. The U.S. Air Force uses the JSX-2 microjet, a small and agile aircraft, primarily for training purposes, particularly in simulating enemy unmanned aerial systems during large-scale military exercises like Northern Strike. The microjet’s small size, speed and maneuverability make it an effective tool for replicating the behavior of UAS, which are increasingly relevant in modern combat scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Tristan D. Viglianco)

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Got your six

Airmen assigned to the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron provide security during a readiness challenge at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 6, 2024. The scenario was run multiple times, with each new team developing their own strategy in response to the simulated attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

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Keeping ‘em moving

A crew chief watches as a KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from McClellan Airport during exercise Bamboo Eagle in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024. During the exercise, Air Mobility Command assets supported warfighters implementing all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western part of the U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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