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First Red Hawk

The first T-7A Red Hawk, piloted by Maj. Jonathan Aronoff, 416th Flight Test Squadron pilot, and Steve Schmidt, Boeing test pilot, soars over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023. The T-7A will replace the 1960s-era T-38 aircraft by providing advanced pilot training capabilities for aviators learning to fly both tactical and bomber aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bryce Bennett)

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Super Galaxy taxi

A C-5M Super Galaxy taxis down the flightline after landing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Nov. 8, 2023. The C-5M, a strategic transport aircraft, is the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory. It is an upgraded version of the C-5 Galaxy, with new engines, modernized avionics and a strengthened airframe and can carry up to 281,001 pounds of cargo for over 8,000 miles without refueling. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)

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Thunderbirds over Magic Kingdom

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform a flyover over Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023. The Thunderbirds performed the flyover to help kick off National Veterans and Military Family Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Burdette)

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Under the red lights

U.S. Airmen assigned to The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band perform at a concert in Przemyśl, Poland, Oct. 27, 2023. The U.S. Air Force bands provide an essential element in inspiring service members, fostering the support of citizens and the promotion of national interests at home and abroad. (Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

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Going for the kill

Air Force’s Joi Harvey swings through for a kill during the Falcons’ conference volleyball game against University of Nevada Las Vegas, Oct. 26, 2023, at the Cadet Gym East in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons lost the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rayna Grace)

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Takeoff by the Strip

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron takes off to participate in a combat search and rescue training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23, 2023. One of the HH-60W's primary missions is to conduct personnel recovery operations in hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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All-electric aircraft

A BETA Technologies Alia conventional takeoff and landing aircraft sits on the flightline at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 18, 2023. AFWERX, in collaboration with BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, landed the all-electric aircraft at JB Andrews during a multistop flight from Vermont to Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

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Smoke and Thunder

Tech. Sgt. Paul Wyckoff, 18th Combat Weather Squadron staff weather officer, walks through a cloud of smoke during exercise Thunder Challenge 2023 at Fort Liberty, N.C., Oct. 16, 2023. Thunder Challenge is an annual exercise in which combat weather teams come together to compete in events that test their knowledge of CW operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

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Burning rubber

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass participates in a ride-along with Amanda Sorensen, an Air Force Recruiting Service-sponsored driver, at a Formula Drift event at the Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, Calif., Oct. 14, 2023. Bass joined Sorensen for a lap around the track, where Sorensen showcased her professional driving abilities by expertly balancing speed and control while drifting around the track. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Colin Hollowell)

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VCSAF speaks at UAS Summit

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin delivers a speech at the 2023 Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit and Expo Oct. 10, 2023, in Grand Forks, N.D. Allvin discussed the need to leverage emerging technology to be successful in today’s complex strategic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Raisa Christie)

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Puppy love

Koda, the new support dog for the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, poses during a photoshoot at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 10, 2023. Koda is a 4-month-old goldendoodle training to be a certified post-traumatic stress disorder support dog, therapy dog and comfort dog. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Janae Masoner)

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21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. swears in as the 21st chairman from outgoing chairman U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley during the Armed Forces Hail at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Sept. 29, 2023. The ceremony, hosted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, marked Brown's swearing in and was attended by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Vice President Kamala Harris, and other distinguished guests. (Department of Defense photo by Benjamin Applebaum)

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Down we go ...

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicole Jarrett, religious affairs specialist, repels down a rock wall during a Jungle Religious Ministry Course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center in Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 26, 2023. JREL is executed biannually to enhance the expeditionary skills of religious ministry personnel in an expeditionary advanced base jungle environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

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To the rescue

Airmen training with the 68th Rescue Squadron, rescue a simulated casualty from beneath a car at an undisclosed location in California, Sept. 17, 2023. The Airmen worked as a team to lift the car while one of their team members removed the simulated casualty from underneath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)

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Weather flush exercise

E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing await clearance to depart during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., March 21, 2023. The 552nd ACW’s mission is to train, develop and employ combat-ready Airmen and weapons systems to deliver decisive command of the air supporting America’s national security priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)

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Senior Leader Perspective

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Mrs. Sharene Brown, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Mrs. Jennifer Saltzman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Mr. Rahn Bass, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger Towberman and Mrs. Rachel Rush take part in a panel discussion about the senior leader perspective at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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CMSAF keynote speech

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discusses Air Force culture, goals and vision during her “Airmen of the Future” keynote speech at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Dedication pass

An F-35A Lightning II flown by Maj. Kristin Wolfe, 388th Fighter Wing F-35A Demonstration Team commander, performs a dedication pass during an airshow over Kleine Brogel Air Base, Belgium, Sept. 8, 2023. The F-35 Demo Team consists of approximately 15 Airmen to include the pilot and commander, pilot safety officers, superintendent, team chief, maintenance Airmen, aircrew flight equipment specialists and public affairs personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Barley)

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Maintaining security

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Cranley, 423rd Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations controller, monitors base operations at RAF Molesworth, United Kingdom, Sept. 8, 2023. The Base Defense Operations Center is responsible for coordinating security on the installation and remains ready to coordinate responses to ensure the safety and security of the community and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eugene Oliver)

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Weapons check

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dustin Flaspohler, 138th Fighter Wing aircraft armament systems specialist, performs weapons checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 125th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, after hot pit refueling at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 15, 2023. Hot pit refueling occurs after an aircraft has landed and is still running its engine allowing for refueling in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Frank)

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