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First trilateral aerial exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus operates beside a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron over the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 22, 2023. U.S. F-16s from the 80th FS flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and South Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the 11th Wing, conducting the first trilateral aerial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karrla Parra)

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Controlling the puck

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Luke Robinson and University of Alaska Anchorage's Nolan Cunningham fight for control of the puck during a hockey game at the Avis Alaska Sports Complex in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 21, 2023. The USAFA Falcons defeated the UAA Seawolves 4-3 in overtime, marking the first time the Falcons have defeated the Seawolves in Anchorage since 1974. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

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Friendly formation

Fighter aircraft from the United States, Japan and South Korea conduct a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress over international waters near South Korea Oct. 22, 2023. U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing, and South Korean air force F-15Ks from the 11th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Training the best

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a flight in support of U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 16, 2023. The school provides academic and advisory support to numerous units, enhancing air combat training for thousands of Airmen from the Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. allied services each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Wyatt Stabler)

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Falcon on the hunt

Air Force's Alec Mock tries to block a throw from San Diego State University's Keynan Higgins during a football game at Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 30, 3023. Air Force defeated SDSU 49-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Falcon escort

A Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its first test flight with an Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 3, 2023. The XQ-58A test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly-evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

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Maximum power

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron run a maximum power check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. Maintainers run the F-16’s engine at in-flight performance levels to correct any potential complications or failures on the ground rather than in the air, ensuring these jets stay combat ready for missions maintaining stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

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All aboard

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Corey Farrer, 36th Fighter Squadron pilot, climbs into the cockpit of a F-16 Fighting Falcon after being prepared by Airman 1st Class Jesus Gerardo, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, before departing to Malaysia in support of exercise Cope Taufan 23 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2023. CTFN23 is a bilateral routine training exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, with and estimated 220 U.S. personnel participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

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Locked and loaded

Airman 1st Class Marta Graudina, with the 31st Fighter Generation Squadron, loads an Inert GBU-12 on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Ample Strike at Náměšť Air Base, Czechia, Sept. 14, 2023. Ample Strike showcases the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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Full throttle

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron performs a maximum power test conducted by the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Sept. 7, 2023. Maintaining the F-16s assigned to the 36th Fighter Squadron is the primary responsibility of the 36th FGS. (U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Lopez)

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Touchdown!

Air Force quarterback Zac Larrier celebrates with Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, Air Force Academy superintendent, after scoring a touchdown against Robert Morris University on Sept. 2, 2023, during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Robert Morris 42-7 in their regular season opener and the win marks their 17th straight season-opening win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Twice the Lightning

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi on the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 5, 2023. In coordination with regional allies, partners and the U.S. Navy, the F-35s partnered with A-10 Thunderbolts and F-16 Fighting Falcons in the U.S. Central Command theater to monitor the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Leah Ferrante)

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Red Flag refuel

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in formation during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3 over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2023. The 18th AS supports Red Flag-Alaska by contributing knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques and procedures to participating units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)

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All strapped in

U.S. Air Force Capt. Quincy Watts, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for takeoff at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 22, 2023, during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 demonstrates U.S. commitment to peace and stability in Europe while working alongside allies and partners to deter threats to national sovereignty throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Nebraska volleyball flyover

A KC-135R Stratotanker flies with F-16 Fighting Falcons over a University of Nebraska–Lincoln volleyball game during Volleyball Day in Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 30, 2023. The event broke the world record for women’s sporting event attendance with 92,003 fans. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Alexander D. Schriner)

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Preparing for departure

U.S. Air Force Capt. Quincy Watts, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for takeoff at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 22, 2023, during exercise Astral Knight 23 Part 6. AK23-6 demonstrates U.S. commitment to peace and stability in Europe while working alongside allies and partners to deter threats to national sovereignty throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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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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Liquid Oxygen

Staff Sgt. Austin Klein, 180th Fighter Wing crew chief, services a liquid oxygen bottle for an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 7, 2023. Northern Lightning is a joint training exercise emphasizing user-defined objectives resulting in tailored, scenario-based, full spectrum training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Stalder Lundgren)

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Friendly flyers

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from Seventh Air Force joined South Korea F-35A Lightning IIs to conduct combined flight operations July 28, 2023, employing munitions at a live-fire training area off the west coast of South Korea. These types of events demonstrate South Korea and U.S. Air Forces’ continued interoperability and showcase their ability to provide commanders rapid and flexible response options, if required. (South Korea Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kwan-Young Hong)

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Bombs away

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon joins a South Korean F-35A Lightning II to conduct combined flight operations July 28, 2023, employing munitions at a live-fire training area off the west coast of South Korea. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity through the region to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific and its ironclad commitment to the defense of South Korea. (South Korea air force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kwan-Young Hong)

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