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Captain daddy

Capt. Jeffrey Kinsey, 910th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, locks eyes with his youngest daughter during the opening remarks of his assumption of command ceremony at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, April 6, 2024. Kinsey assumed responsibility for leading Airmen who will issue supplies, provide transportation, test aircraft fuel and provide logistical planning for the overall readiness of the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christina Russo)

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Fix ‘er up!

Airman 1st Class Coen Rader, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, performs pre-flight maintenance on a B-52H Stratofortress during exercise Bayou Vigilance April 3, 2024, at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Exercises like these continually develop Airmen and aircrew, improving capabilities and increasing mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laiken King)

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Taking a knee

Master Sgt. Greg Barham, 167th Airlift Wing instructor loadmaster, and Staff Sgt. Christian Magliocca, 15th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, await refueling operations to complete during the Forward Area Refueling Point Rodeo at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., April 2, 2024. By conducting FAPR training, C-17 Globemaster III crews develop a greater agility and ability to quickly respond and provide global power projection under the cover of darkness in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

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Picture-perfect landing

A KC-46 Pegasus out of McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., lands at Edwards AFB, Calif., April 15, 2024. The aircraft was relocated to Edwards AFB ahead of severe weather expected to hit McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bryce Bennett)

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Bag lift

Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for the simulated bag lift portion of a Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., April 12, 2024. During the event, Airmen learned to perform bag lifts, crane lifts and composite recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Haiden Morris)

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Joint force to be reckoned with

U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft, including an HH-60W Jolly Green II, HH-60G Pave Hawk, MQ-9 Reaper, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning IIs, F-15C Eagles, a RC-135 Rivet Joint, KC-135 Stratotankers, a Navy P8 Poseidon and an MC-130J Commando II, line up on the runway during an elephant walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2024. Directly after the elephant walk, the aircrew launched into a large force exercise to strengthen their readiness to defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

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9G capable Lightning

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo over Lakeland, Fla., April 9, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Combat King of the hill

U.S. Air Force pilots park an HC-130J Combat King II for a personnel and cargo offload at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla., April 9, 2024. During exercise Ready Tiger 24-1, inspectors assessed the 23rd Wing's proficiency in employing decentralized command and control to fulfill air tasking orders across geographically dispersed areas amid communication challenges, integrating Agile Combat Employment principles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Finding the frequency

Airman 1st Class Bui Bryant, 52nd Combat Communication Squadron radio frequency operator, sets up an Airbus 1.2 antenna during exercise Ready Tiger 24-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Ga., April 8, 2024. Built upon Air Combat Command's directive to assert air power in contested environments, Ready Tiger 24-1 aims to test and enhance the 23rd Wing’s proficiency in executing Lead Wing and Expeditionary Air Base concepts through Agile Combat Employment and command and control operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)

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Generating combat airpower

A 90th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor assigned takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 7, 2024, for exercise Agile Reaper 24-1. AR 24-1 is a 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing effort to exercise Agile Combat Employment. The exercise used combat-representative roles and processes to deliberately target all participants as a training audience and stress the force’s capability to generate combat air power across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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Desert Falcons

Five F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 162nd Wing, Morris Air National Guard Base, Tucson, Ariz., fly in formation over southern Arizona, April 6, 2024. The 162nd Wing’s F-16 fighter training program instructs, develops and prepares U.S. and allied pilots to operate the highly maneuverable, high-performance fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell)

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Inspection ready

Senior Airman Jared Barrett, 44th Maintenance Squadron assistant crew chief, left, performs preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 6, 2024. In April 2023, the 44th MXS, a reserve unit assigned to the 44th Fighter Group, officially moved back to Tyndall AFB from Eglin AFB, Fla., and began flying local missions for the first time since Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Job well done!

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi coins U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lillie Jimenez Guzman, 353rd Special Operations Wing imagery analyst, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, 2024. While at Kadena, senior leaders discussed key base issues, observed 18th Wing Agile Combat Employment exercise Shogun Shield and recognized the outstanding performance of Kadena’s team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Elevated maintenance

Senior Airman Julian Garza, 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, performs routine maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 1, 2024. The C-17 was one of four with the 21st Airlift Squadron that returned to Travis AFB after supporting U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command operations. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Philip Bryant)

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Healthy smiles

Airman 1st Class Cassandra Knudsen, 28th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, smiles at Leo Mascitelli prior to his dental exam at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., March 29, 2024. Leo was one of almost 70 children seen at the dental clinic during the 28th MDG Children’s Dental Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Kenney)

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Systems check

Senior Airman Jose Medrano, 60th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, monitors release of liquid nitrogen during a liquid nitrogen test at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2024. Liquid nitrogen is used in aircraft for fire suppression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

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Falcon guard

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Aaron, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, provides armed guard surveillance during an F-16 Fighting Falcon launch during exercise Beverly Sentinel 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, March 27, 2024. Airmen from the 35th and 80th FGS exercised general arming procedures to provide security over vital infrastructure and equipment while preparing F-16s for routine flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Warm reception

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Armed Forces Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner walk together during a reception ceremony in Manila, Philippines, April 5, 2024. Kendall was joined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi to meet with Philippine military and security partners during a trip to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Department of State photo by Maika Gladys Torres)

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Witnessing history

Students from the Tinker K-8 School at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., watch the solar eclipse, April 8, 2024. The MacDill AFB community gathered to celebrate the eclipse with educational videos and moon-themed snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)

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Total eclipse of the Raptor

Two T-38A Talons and an F-22A Raptor conduct flying operations during the total solar eclipse in Ohio, April 8, 2024. The squadrons were conducting dissimilar formation training in unfamiliar airspace. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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