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Desert Falcons

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly a presence patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 11, 2025. Fighting Falcons fly routine patrols to deter aggression and bolster the regional defensive posture in the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)

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Red Pegasus

Senior Airman Joseph Hackney, 32nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus crew chief, prepares to taxi a KC-46 Pegasus during exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, in Sacramento, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025. During the exercise, the 32nd EARS provided aerial refueling support to air mobility missions, testing their ability to deploy rapidly; maneuver the joint force and allies at speed, scale and mass; and deliver cross-functional and lethal combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Prepare for departure

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers prepare for departure during exercise Bamboo Eagle at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 10, 2025. The exercise provides a realistic training environment to test and refine bomber force tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryson Sherard0

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Forward presence

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 10, 2025. Demonstrating cutting-edge capabilities, forward presence, and commitment to allies and partners communicates the United States’ resolve in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

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Standing watch

An Airman stands guard in a watch tower during exercise Nexus Forge at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Feb. 8, 2025. The exercise is a large-scale Expeditionary Air Base certification event designed to demonstrate the readiness and skill development of Airmen while focusing on increasing interoperability among U.S. and allied forces in the Pacific theater, furthering efforts to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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Load Crew of the Year

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 494th Fighter Generation Squadron perform in the annual Load Crew of the Year competition at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Feb. 12, 2025. Weapons standardization allows for FGSs to streamline operations, minimize errors and maximize efficiency in preparing aircraft for missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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Ready to fight

Senior Airman Juan Mata, Security Forces specialist with the 521st Contingency Response Squadron, mans a defensive fighting position during exercise Pacific Dagger Feb. 7, 2025, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass. Pacific Dagger is conducted by various defense forces to enhance operational readiness and strengthen international partnerships, with its specifics varying based on the participating nations and mission objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

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Smooth it out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesus Rodriquez, a 380th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, operates an asphalt drum compactor roller during a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 11, 2025. As part of the final repair phase, the compactor roller ensures a stable and even surface, allowing the airfield to withstand the rigors of sustained flight operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Apache onload

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to load a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2025. The C-17 transported several AH-64s tasked to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)

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Training sortie

An F-35A Lightning II from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron departs for a training sortie during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 5, 2025. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting the exercise’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

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Sic ‘em

Staff Sgt. Brady Christensen, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, KKora, 56th SFS military working dog and Staff Sgt. Henry Pearson, 56th SFS MWD handler, showcase bite drills during an Honorary Commander immersion, Feb. 4, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The demonstration highlighted the expertise of MWD teams in detecting threats and protecting personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

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Raptor refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Startotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron refuels an F-22A Raptor operated by members of the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron near the Hawaiian Islands, Feb 5, 2025 for Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)

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Foggy conditions

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker rests on a flightline during Operation Agile Spartan 25-1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Accurate, consistent and relevant analysis and forecasting of the weather can provide friendly forces with the meteorological knowledge necessary to anticipate and exploit the best window of opportunity to plan, execute, support and sustain specific operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

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Walk the line

Staff Sgt. Anthony Garcia, and Tech Sgt. Kaden Ables, 433rd Contingency Response Squadron ramp expeditors, prepare the runway during exercise Nexus Forge 2025 at Kalaeloa Airport, Hawaii, Feb. 3, 2025. Nexus Forge is a large-scale Expeditionary Air Base certification event designed to demonstrate the readiness and skill development of Airmen in Agile Combat Employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

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Raptors and Talons

F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons from the 1st Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2025. This demonstration highlighted the wing's capability to mobilize forces rapidly in high-stress scenarios. The 1st FW’s primary mission is to deliver dominant airpower, supporting global operations, rapid deployment and homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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Agile Spartan

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during Operation Agile Spartan 25.1 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 31, 2025. During the multi-day Agile Combat Employment exercise, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing deployed multiple KC-135s to a forward operating location in support of U.S. Central Command’s theater campaign strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Nichols)

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Hazmat leak

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Cain, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection firefighter, inspects a simulated hazardous materials leak within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2025. Airmen mitigated the leak and decontaminated the area, practicing different scenarios to enforce proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Airtime

U.S. Air Force Academy’s Kadyn MacPherson competed in the 1-meter springboard championship during the Air Force Diving Invitational on Jan. 30, 2025, at the Academy’s Cadet Natatorium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The event showcased impressive talent, with a multitude of cadets finishing in the top 12 of their respective events, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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Radio check

An Airman provides updates over a radio during a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attack at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 30, 2025. This CBRN attack was part of a combat readiness inspection designed to evaluate over 800 service members’ ability to operate in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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At the controls

An Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J Commando II pilot flies over the southwest United States while wearing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear gear as part of exercise Emerald Warrior 25.1, Jan. 30, 2025. The exercise designed to match the speed and scale of real-world operations, both validating AFSOC capabilities and innovating new tactical solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rachel Pakenas)

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