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Rapid engine change

Airmen from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron perform a rapid engine change on a B-1 Lancer during a Bomber Task Force mission at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Nov. 1, 2023. The missions are representative of the U.S. commitment to allies and partners and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Hayman)

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Going up

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 31, 2023. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Unexploded ordnance

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carson Hudson, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, measures a simulated unexploded ordnance during Vigilant Defense 24 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2023. VD24 is a routine training event that tests military capabilities across the peninsula, allowing combined and joint training at both the operational and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Sjoberg)

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U.S. Airmen with the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II into a C-5M Super Galaxy prior to redeploying at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 29, 2023. In addition to the HH-60W, the C-5 was loaded with passengers returning to their home stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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Vigilant Defense

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Yarnell, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts preflight systems checks during exercise Vigilant Defense at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2023. The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and South Korea forces and sustain capabilities that strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Firing Party

A firing party begins its rifle volley during a full-honors funeral demonstration at the Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 27, 2023. The graduation demonstration includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearing and bugling for friends, family and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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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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Ambush

Trainees from the 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron conduct a simulated ambush during a small unit tactics training on Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Oct. 24, 2023. The 352nd SWTS is responsible for executing the combat control, special reconnaissance and special tactics officer apprentice courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Xiaofan Liu)

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Air Force defenders perform tactical movements during 2023 Defender Flag at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23, 2023. The live-fire field exercise, hosted by the Air Force Security Forces career field and executed by the Air Force Security Forces Center, tested and validated base defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

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A closer look

Master Sgt. Joe Bland, an advanced special missions aviator instructor assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron, conducts pre-flight inspections before participating in a combat search and rescue training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23, 2023. Special missions aviators ensure the safety of the aircraft and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Appalachian flight

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing flies over the Appalachian Mountains near Linville, N.C., Oct. 16, 2023. The 4th Fighter Wing performs routine flight training ensuring abilities to project agile combat airpower for the United States and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

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Wings over Houston

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies an F-35 assigned to the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron at the Wings Over Houston Airshow, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. The airshow showcases vintage World War II aircraft alongside modern aviation and has supported a variety of local and national charities during its 39-year history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Working With Weasels

An F-16C Fighting Falcon engine runs during a Working With Weasels tour at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 19, 2023. Jet engines are tested in a hangar, known as a “Hush House,” to ensure that all components function and perform properly for the fighter squadrons at the 20th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meghan Hutton)

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Intense water drill

Combat rescue officer candidates perform an intense water drill as part of a Phase II training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2023. During the exercise, instructors assessed the candidates’ ability to handle intense pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Allen Cooke III)

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Heavy lift

Senior Airman Jacob Schweigart, 309th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, helps move a GBU-12 Paveway II onto an F-35A Lightning II during the third quarterly weapons load competition Oct. 6, 2023, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Load competitions serve as part of the final evaluations for quarterly and annual awards in the weapons career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

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Radio call

Staff Sgt. Tyree Lee, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, radios in critical information during a deployment response exercise Oct. 19, 2023, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The week-long exercise evaluated the base’s ability to survive and operate in wartime and contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin is sworn in as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 2, 2023. The brief ceremony took place soon after Senate confirmation while Allvin was attending the Corona Fall executive conference at the Academy. The location was particularly relevant to Allvin since he swore his commissioning oath at the Academy 37 years ago as a graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Gunship maintenance

Staff Sgt. Andrew English, 4th Special Operations Squadron special missions aviator, inspects a 105mm cannon on an AC-130J Ghostrider at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 31, 2023. English is the recipient of the 2023 United Service Organization Airman of the Year award for extinguishing a fire that started in the cockpit of an AC-130J while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailey Wyman)

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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 in Orlando, 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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Dominating the skies

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 27, 2023. The F-22 is designed to project air dominance and cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. The fighters are key players in Alaska, a key location in the Air Force’s Arctic Strategy, providing power projection across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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