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Saying goodbye

The U.S. Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announced the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Air Base 201 in Agadez is complete, Aug. 5, 2024. Over the past decade, U.S. troops have trained Niger's forces and supported partner-led counterterrorism missions against Islamic State and al-Qaeda in the region. The Air Base 201 turnover is a significant milestone in the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and was a byproduct of effective cooperation and communication between both nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Natalie Stanley)

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Cleaning up after Debby

Airmen assigned to the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, clear roads in Gilchrist County, Fla., after Hurricane Debby, Aug. 5, 2024. The 202nd Red Horse Squadron, stationed at Camp Blanding, Fla., is a specialized, highly mobile civil engineering team that provides rapid response capabilities for multiple worldwide contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Hancock)

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Cable Dawg

Airman Rachel Perales, 325th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, overlooks a cable cut at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla, Aug. 5, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen are responsible for maintaining 68,000 miles of both indoor and outdoor wiring, supporting 5,000 joint and coalition users across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Function check

Staff Sgt. Christian McClellan, 51st Combat Communication Squadron technician, function checks an antenna at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., during exercise Agile Flag 24-3 Aug. 4, 2024. Agile Flag prepares Air Combat Command’s Expeditionary Air Base Force Elements to respond to peer adversaries’ capabilities that threaten bases, contest logistical support, and disrupt command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shaei Rodriguez)

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Historic flight

An HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, flies over the north shore of Long Island, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2024. The 106th RQW aircrew demonstrated the upgraded functions of the aircraft over land and water during the wing’s historic first HH-60W flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sarah McKernan)

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Touch down

A C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., lands on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 3, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, 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 Kenneth Abbate)

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Enjoying the view

Airmen relax after a long day of participating in exercise Agile Flag 24-3 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2024. The exercise focuses on rapid insertion into theaters while establishing critical logistics and communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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Ready for what comes next

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing sits on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 2, 2024. Through the use of designated airspace, BE 24-3 provides Airmen, allies and partners a flexible, combat-representative, multidimensional battlespace to conduct testing, tactics development and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Another successful day

A sunset-lit C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 61st Airlift Squadron sits on the flight line during Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Sacramento McClellan Airport, Calif., Aug. 1, 2024. Bamboo Eagle was an Air Combat Command directed exercise that demonstrated warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development, and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare for the future fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Atkins)

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Show of force

U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors, Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft demonstrate a show of force by conducting an elephant walk during exercise Pitch Black at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, July 31, 2024. Pitch Black showcases the U.S. military’s capability to come together with allies and partners to synchronize efforts across a joint, combined force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Airfield recovery

Staff Sgt. Iane Gallardo, 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron pest management cadre, observes a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 31, 2024. The training exercise involved Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the runway with an eight-hour time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Assessing airfield damage

Airmen assess airfield damage during a rapid airfield damage recovery training exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 31, 2024. RADR training has Airmen assess the extent of airfield damage and run through various steps to restore the airfield to a fully functional state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Lining up

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron prepares for takeoff during exercise Red Flag 24-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 30, 2024. Red Flag builds partnerships and interoperability among U.S. allies and partners and across domains that are vital to advancing American interests and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Into the wild blue yonder

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, as part of Bomber Task Force Deployment 24-4, July 27, 2024. BTF 24-4 is a demonstration of cooperation, collaboration, interoperability and solidarity to promote peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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With honor

Airman 1st Class Bobbie Mills, ceremonial guardsman, salutes during a Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., July 26, 2024. During the ceremony, Airmen performed a flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler in front of friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

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Goodbye, Las Vegas!

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron takes off at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 25, 2024, while participating in exercise Red Flag 24-3. Red Flag trains Airmen and Guardians on strategy, force design and adversary warfighting for the purpose of building a force that will reduce Air Force vulnerabilities, capitalize on strengths and exploit adversaries’ weaknesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yendi Borjas)

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Arm and refuel

Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jose Hernandez, 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron forward arming and refueling point operator, shows Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Kyle Leven, an Airman assigned to the 104th Logistics Readiness Squadron, how to attach a refueling hose to a C-130 during a Distributed Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., July 24, 2025. Leven is training to become hose deployed personnel and will complete his certification in September. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Timothy Koster)

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Hose deployment

Staff Sgt. Hunter Allison and Senior Airman Andrew Wright, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron hose deployment personnel, drag a hose into position for a Distributed Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., July 24, 2025. The D-ICT provided simultaneous rearming and refueling of multiple fighter jets in under 90 minutes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Timothy Koster)

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Bird in the sky

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, participates in a flyover at Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 24, 2024. FIA is an opportunity for the U.S. military to come together with U.K. and NATO allies and partners to display the dynamic capabilities of various aircraft and highlight collective readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katie Mullikin)

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All spun up

Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., adjust their gear in the back of an HC-130J Combat King II, during a spin up training operation over the North Atlantic Ocean, July 24, 2024. During the operation, Airmen practiced different rescue procedures and scenarios in order to prepare for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick)

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