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Senior Airman Samuel Griego and Airman 1st Class Tavi Carter-Smith, 509th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect an exhaust tube in a test cell at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerospace propulsion specialists test aircraft engines and diagnose problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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To the rescue

Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron and pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., conduct water rescue training in the Gulf of America, Aug. 12, 2025. Pararescuemen and HH-60W Jolly Green II aircrew conducted water rescue training to strengthen their ability to save lives in both combat and humanitarian operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Picture this

Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams, a Headquarters Air Mobility Command public affairs specialist, photographs aircraft redeploying in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Public affairs specialists document operations through photography, video and storytelling to highlight mission accomplishments, inform the public and preserve the historical record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Deploying flares

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard, deploys countermeasure flares as an F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, California, Aug. 20, 2025. The exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters' defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats. (Courtesy photo)

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Combat tactics

Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group patrol a training area during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 5, 2025. The annual 72-hour field exercise helps Airmen to sharpen their skills in ground maneuvers and combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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Rapid redeployment

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing redeploys in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise Series, the exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate and deliver follow-on forces in a contested, dynamic environment against complex threats on short notice with more than 100 aircraft at more than 15 locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Eagle formation

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing fly in formation over Italy, Aug. 18, 2025, during Exercise Combined Strike 25. The exercise provides realistic training scenarios, improving combat readiness and demonstrating commitment to NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Feeling the heat

Airmen assigned to the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025. This critical training prepares firefighters to protect personnel and assets by effectively extinguishing fires and controlling fire behavior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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Swearing-in

Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, Air Force Recruiting Service deputy commander, hosts a swearing-in ceremony for Delayed Entry Program recruits at the Rayburn Office Building in Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The ceremony marked the recruits’ official commitment to join the Air Force, symbolizing the transition from civilian to Airman as they prepare to enter basic military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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On approach

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, descends for landing at Ørland Air Base, Norway, during a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, Aug. 9, 2025. The BTF mission highlights how the Air Force delivers effects rapidly across dynamic and contested environments through integrated training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tambri Cason)

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Strength in numbers

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force disembark from a C-130J Super Hercules from the 815th Airlift Squadron during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 8, 2025. Exercise Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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Honorary commander

Jeremy Bartz, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, looks through night vision goggles during a tour at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2025. An honorary commander is a civilian community leader selected to build relationships with Air Force leaders, strengthen ties between the installation and the local community, and gain a deeper understanding of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

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High spirit

A B-2 Spirit departs Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 19, 2025. The 509th Bomb Wing and its fleet of B-2s serve as part of the U.S. Air Force's conventional and strategic combat force with the capability to project U.S. airpower anywhere around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Freedom formation

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers and allied fighter jets fly in formation over the Monument of Freedom in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 19, 2025. The Bomber Task Force Europe exercise demonstrated NATO air forces’ ability to operate together anywhere, anytime. (Courtesy photo)

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Drill weekend

Airmen from the 124th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 124th Fighter Wing perform standard maintenance procedures over a multi-day drill weekend, at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, Aug 15, 2025. Drill weekends prepare Airmen to stay current on training to keep their units mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Welch)

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Thank you for your service

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, has his picture taken with Senior Airman Rachel McKinney, 509th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, during the Chiefs’ training camp in St. Joseph, Mo., Aug. 13, 2025. The Chiefs hosted U.S. service members and veterans on the last day of training camp to honor and recognize them for their sacrifice and contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Afterburner test

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ernesto Parra, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron test cell craftsman, inspects a F-15E Strike Eagle engine, the F100-PW-220, during a routine afterburner test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2025. Airmen from the 18th CMS test aircraft engines in a specialized hangar to ensure all components function properly before use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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CMSAF speaks

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks with Airmen assigned to multiple expeditionary fighter generation squadrons within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 11, 2025. During his visit, Flosi gathered insight regarding the implementation of Mission Generation Force Elements in the deployed environment and their role in rapidly generating combat flying operations across the CENTCOM theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Dunkleberger)

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Reaper reception

Airmen assigned to the 178th Attack Squadron receive an MQ-9 Reaper on the flightline during exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 8, 2025. NS 25-2 provided an opportunity for the MQ-9 unit to work with joint force partners in a dynamic, multi-domain training environment.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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3-Ship formation

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 113th Fighter Wing, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, and 96th Test Wing fly in formation during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 off the coast of California, Aug. 7, 2025. This iteration of Bamboo Eagle builds on previous exercises, offering a complex and realistic training environment designed to prepare U.S. Air Forces, as part of the joint force, for the evolving challenges of modern warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

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