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CSAF addresses military affairs

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks with members of the Altus, Oklahoma Military Affairs Committee during a meeting at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., March 19, 2024. The group discussed how the city can support service members on nearby Altus Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Inspecting the Reaper

Master Sgt. Shane Hughes, 178th Wing public affairs superintendent, speaks to Lt. Col. Zach Eaton, commander of the 178th Operations Support Squadron, in front of an MQ-9 Reaper from the California Air National Guard's 163rd Attack Wing at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, March 18, 2024. The 178th Wing provides ready units to conduct persistent attack; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; battle management and agile combat support to execute federal and state missions while maintaining an active involvement with the local community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Simpson)

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Flying with flare

An F-22 Raptor performs aerobatic maneuvers during the Wings Over Solano air show and open house at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 16, 2024. Air Combat Command’s F-22 Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Super Galaxy

A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy sits parked on the flightline at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 14, 2024. The C-5 is the largest aircraft in the Air Force's inventory. (U.S. Air Force by Kenneth Abbate)

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We’ve got your six

U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Security Forces defenders hold security during an Agile Combat Employment readiness course at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 14, 2024. Security forces play a vital role in establishing a bare base, ensuring its security, implementing perimeter defenses, conducting threat assessments and coordinating with other units to swiftly establish operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Pre-flight prep

Lt. Col. Kiwedin Cornell, 57th Operations Group deputy commander, prepares to launch an F-16 Fighting Falcon in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 13, 2024. Exercise participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive-counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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Commando formation

Two U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs, operated by the 67th Special Operations Squadron, fly in formation prior to conducting static line jump training with Greek special forces during exercise Trojan Footprint 24 over Greece, March 8, 2024. Trojan Footprint is a demonstration of allies and partner nations’ ability to seamlessly operate together to maintain global freedom and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton)

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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Quanteris Guy, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Red, examines an AIM-9 missile during the annual weapons load competition March 8, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The quick-paced competition pitted the F-16 Fighting Falcon Blue team against the F-15 Eagle Red team in a test of knowledge, proficiency, speed and skill for year-end bragging rights. The winners will be announced during a ceremony in April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Hose down

Senior Airman Axel Rojas, 96th Civil Engineer Group, hoses down Airman Aaron Patrimonio, 96th Medical Group, during mass casualty exercise Ready Eagle March 6, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The exercise scenario had 96th MDG medics and firefighters respond to an explosion and take simulated casualties through the entire medical process from triage and decontamination to higher-level care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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AFFORGEN exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Dishman, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, pulls a rope in preparation of disarming a simulated explosive during exercise Crown Royal 24-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 5, 2024. CR 24-2 was the first wing-wide Air Force Force Generation model exercise at the 325th Fighter Wing. The AFFORGEN model is designed to improve readiness for combat situations and improve the capabilities the Air Force provides to the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Healing hands

U.S. Air Force Maj. James Oliver, 349th Medical Squadron nurse, examines a patient during a Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission at Georgetown Medical Diagnostic Center, Georgetown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, March 4, 2024. This is the first opportunity for the U.S. Southern Command-directed medical team to collaborate and partner with St. Vincent medical professionals to deliver support and resources to the island nation and its healthcare system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Danny Rangel)

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Appreciation flight

Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters carrying 920th Rescue Wing spouses take off from Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., during the wing’s Spouse Appreciation Flight event March 2, 2024. More than 100 military spouses flew over eastern Florida aboard the helicopters and an HC-130J Combat King II, an event designed to show gratitude and showcase the wing’s combat search and rescue mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Bladesmithing

Cadet First Class Ryan Herbert constructs a knife for a class project, March 11, 2024, in the metallurgy lab at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cadets Herbert and Colton O'Dell became the first U.S. Air Force Academy team since 2019 to take their knives to the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society bladesmithing competition in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Friendly formation

An Air Force C-130 Hercules flies over a group of Navy SEALs, Norwegian naval special operations commandos and the attack submarine USS Hampton during exercise Arctic Edge at an undisclosed location in Alaska, March 9, 2024. The exercise provides the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options and bolster skills in an Arctic environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jeff Atherton)

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Rumble in the Deid

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lian Espinoza, assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, delivers a blow to her opponent during the Rumble in the Deid II boxing event, March 9, 2024, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Events like these cultivate a warrior mindset and reinforce Al Udeid AB’s priority of developing warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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CMSAF transition ceremony

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is saluted during the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force transition ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 8, 2024. Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi succeeded CMSAF JoAnne Bass becoming the 20th CMSAF. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Women’s Day Jump

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, flies over the Malemute Drop Zone while assisting the Army’s 11th Airborne Division as they take part in a jump in honor of International Women’s Day, March 7, 2024, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The jump was conducted by female members of the 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, with all ground and air duties conducted by female Airmen and Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Follow my lead

A U.S. Air Force maintainer marshals a U.S. C-130 Hercules on the flightline March 7, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Service members across USCENTCOM are working around the clock to prepare and deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. USCENTCOM and the United States are committed to supporting the humanitarian aid mission to the people of Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Robodog

An Asylon representative leads a robotic dog capabilities demonstration during the first Synchronized Nuclear Readiness Operations Training at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 6, 2024. The demonstration showcased emerging technology in remotely operated security systems. The robotic dog allows for immediate response in emergency situations without endangering the life of defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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A welcome upgrade

An MH-139A Grey Wolf, the replacement for the UH-1N Huey, prepares to land at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., March 5, 2024. The MH-139A provides the ability to cruise 50% faster and farther than the UH-1N Huey helicopters, while also having a 30% larger cabin and capability to lift 5,000 pounds more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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