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Artic dominance

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 21, 2023. The F-22 is designed to project air dominance and power projection across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Mutual readiness

A Philippine air force FA-50 flies alongside two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles over the South China Sea, Nov. 21, 2023. Bilateral training and cooperation with Philippine air force counterparts enhances the mutual readiness required to defend security, prosperity and peace throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)

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Aerial training event

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron flies over Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 15, 2023. The aircraft participated in a combined aerial training event with U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses, U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs and South Korea air force KF-16s/KF-35s, demonstrating shared commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovan Banks)

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Vital systems check

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angel Franco, 52nd Operation Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems journeymen, conducts a routine maintenance check on an Integrated Voice Switch, or IVS-IP, system at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 14, 2023. The IVS-IP is a vital system allowing for communication between air traffic control personnel and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Albert Morel)

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Defensive position

South Korea air force Air 38th Fighter Group military police and U.S. Air Force 8th Security Forces Squadron security forces Airmen hold a defensive position during an anti-terrorism response exercise at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 16, 2023. The training required the two units to fully integrate and focus on improving combined base defense capabilities at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

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Pacific Air Chiefs

Air chiefs and senior enlisted leaders from more than 20 countries stand in formation during the opening ceremony of the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2023 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 14, 2023. The symposium provided an opportunity for senior leaders from around the globe to share regional perspectives through bilateral and multilateral engagements and panels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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Polar Force

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing conducts a sortie above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during exercise Polar Force 24-2, Nov. 7, 2023. Polar Force is a training exercise designed to test JB Elmendorf-Richardson’s mission readiness, and hone Airmen’s skills and techniques in a simulated expeditionary environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Raptor sortie

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing conducts a sortie during exercise Polar Force 24-2 above Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 7, 2023. Polar Force is a training exercise designed to test JB Elmendorf-Richardson’s mission readiness as well as honing Airmen’s skills and techniques in a simulated expeditionary environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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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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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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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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Bomber landing

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., lands at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission Oct. 22, 2023. The United States’ steadfast commitment to security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region remains unchanged. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jonathan Villegas)

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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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Lightning II showcase

An F-35 Lightning II performs during the Thunder Over the Rock Air Show at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Oct. 21, 2023. The demonstration was conducted by Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35 pilot, who showcased the aircraft’s general and advanced capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett)

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Digging it!

U.S. Air Force Airman Paul Thurman-Kibler, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron structures apprentice, shovels debris while conducting Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training during exercise Beverly Morning 24-1 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2023. The 374th CES broke apart and removed damaged concrete before filling the cavity with quick-drying concrete and leveling it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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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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Aerial demonstration

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs maneuvers during a demonstration at the 2023 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition media day at Seoul Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 16, 2023. Approximately 200 U.S. service members showcased a cross-section of U.S. military aircraft for static displays, flyovers and aerial demonstrations during Seoul ADEX 23. (U.S. Air Force by Master Sgt. Eric Burks)

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Gaining altitude

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing conducts flight operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 28, 2023. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance rapidly and at great distances to defeat threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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Marching for the fallen

Airmen assigned to the 336th Training Squadron and the Airmen Leadership School participate in the 2023 Fallen Defender Ruck at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Oct. 6, 2023. Keesler AFB security forces hosted the ruck to pay homage to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

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Bank on it

Two F-22 Raptors assigned to the 3rd Wing conduct flight operations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 28, 2023. The F-22 is a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force and is designed to project air dominance rapidly and at great distances to defeat threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

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