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Full military honors

Airmen from the 60th Air Mobility Wing Honor Guard conduct a funeral for Col. Ernest L. De Soto at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, Calif., June 30, 2023. De Soto was accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on March 23, 2023, and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

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Airlift support

A UH-1N Huey from the 40th Helicopter Squadron flies by during a demonstration with Terry Kroeger, vice-chairman for the Strategic Command Consultation Committee at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., June 28, 2023. The 40th HS ensures strategic security by providing flexible, rapid-response helicopter airlift support to the 341st Missile Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

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Final checks

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cody Ferro, assigned to the 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., completes final checks on the C-5M Super Galaxy at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23, June 29, 2023. Resolute Sentinel provides the opportunity to learn from and build partnerships with military and inter-agency personnel from the eight participating nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cody Burt)

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Class of 2027

Basic cadets from the Class of 2027 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing June 28, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. “I-Day” marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air and Space Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Buzz cut

Basic cadets from the Class of 2027 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing, or “I-Day,” June 28, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of their journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Future Ravens

Staff Sgt. Glenda Heredia, 436th Security Forces Squadron Phoenix Raven team leader, shows a group of American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program members, countries where she’s been deployed during a tour at Dover Air Force Base, Del., June 28, 2023. A group of 50 members and chaperones toured the Raven training facility to familiarize themselves with Raven mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Simulated survivors

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, lands to pick up simulated survivors during exercise Jolly Vihar at a training range near Pápa Air Base, Hungary, June 28, 2023. The 56th Rescue Squadron provides a rapidly deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Synsere Howard)

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Paws down

A 45th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and K9 conduct fast rope insertion and extraction system training from an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., June 28, 2023. The 45th Security Forces Squadron from Patrick Space Force Base came to the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing headquarters at Moody AFB to train with the 820th Base Defense Group to bolster air mobility employment capabilities of military working dog teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Katie Tamesis)

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Final salute

Members of the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron salute Lt. Col. Nathan Jenkins, 9th EBS commander, during his last flight with the 9th EBS at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Jun. 27, 2023. The 9th EBS successfully completed Bomber Task Force 23-3 and are heading back to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Given the inherent speed, flexibility, and range of strategic bombers, Bomber Task Force missions highlight U.S. capabilities to work closely with U.S. allies and partners to any potential adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josiah Brown)

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Extending the mission

A CV-22 Osprey refuels from an MC-130J Commando II over the Emerald Coast during Operation Centennial Contact, June 27, 2023, commemorating 100 years of aerial refueling. Air Force Special Operations Command’s modified C-130s, from the HC-130P/N Combat King to the MC-130J Commando II, have been an integral component to refueling special operations aircraft since 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)

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Belly of the beast

A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy assigned Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., arrives and unloads cargo at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, June 27, 2023, during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23. The 439th Airlift Wing provides worldwide air movement of troops, supplies, equipment and medical patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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Over the mountain

F-15C Eagles fly near a KC-135 Stratotanker over Mount Hood, Ore., as part of Operation Centennial Contact, June 27, 2023. The movement, which also included flights over Yellowstone National Park, Mount Rushmore and Glacier National Park, was part of Air Mobility Command’s celebration of 100 years of air refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)

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Up-close

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing looks up while flying under a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel over southeast South Dakota, June 27, 2023. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135’s primary fuel transfer method. One crewmember, known as the boom operator, is stationed in the rear of the plane and controls the boom during in-flight air refueling. (U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot)

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Salute

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosts Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană at a full honors arrival ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., June 27, 2023. Brown hosted the Romanian senior leader for an official counterpart visit June 26 through 30. The visit recognized Romania as a valued NATO ally and advanced the strong and enduring bilateral defense relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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100 years of air refueling

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from Scott AFB, Ill., during a commemorative flight marking the 100-year anniversary of air refueling over Missouri, June 27, 2023. The B-2 is a versatile bomber with capabilities to deploy both conventional and nuclear munitions, signifying a significant advancement in the U.S. bomber modernization program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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Moving cargo

A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy cargo aircraft, assigned to the 439th Airlift Wing, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., arrives and prepares to unload cargo at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, Peru, June 27, 2023, during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23. Resolute Sentinel improves readiness of U.S. and partner nation military and interagency personnel through joint defense interoperability training, engineering projects and knowledge exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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In-flight training

Maj. Amanda Peterson, 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron training flight commander, briefs her team about a simulated patient during in-flight training at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2023. Members with the 86th AES conduct monthly training with the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in a KC-135 Stratotanker to maintain familiarity with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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100 years of air refueling

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from Scott AFB, Ill., during a commemorative flight marking the 100-year anniversary of air refueling over Missouri, June 27, 2023. The B-2 is a versatile bomber with capabilities to deploy both conventional and nuclear munitions, signifying a significant advancement in the U.S. bomber modernization program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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Interception

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle intercepts two B-1B Lancer bombers as they entered an Air Defense Identification Zone off the east coast of North America during air-defense Operation Noble Defender, June 26, 2023. Aircraft from the Canadian NORAD Region and Continental U.S. NORAD Region executed maneuvers designed to defend the eastern approach of North America from simulated cruise missile threats in this operation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

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70 years of Thunder

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform in Davenport, Iowa, June 23-25, 2023. This year marks the Thunderbirds’ 70th anniversary and the team is slated to headline 63 shows across 32 different locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

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