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Thoughts on the future

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speaks with Airmen of the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., during a C-17 Globemaster III dedication, a medal decoration ceremony and an all-call with Airmen, April 1, 2023. During the visit, Brown provided thoughts on the future of the Air Force and the vital role its members, allies and partners play. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Rebekah Wilson)

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Getting their feet wet

Special Warfare candidates complete in a team challenge while instructors and staff maintain a safe environment during Prolonged Resiliency Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 23, 2023. PRT simulates the stressful and long hours of an operator in the field by testing the candidates' endurance and their ability to work as a team while preparing them for the rigors of the training pipeline ahead. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)

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Regional security

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies within the U.S. Central Command Area of responsibility, March 20, 2023. F-16 aircraft are deployed to the CENTCOM AOR to deter adversaries, provide combat airpower and ensure regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)

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On approach

CV-22 Ospreys assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron approach an MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling over the Sea of Japan, March 17, 2023. The 21st SOS utilizes the unique capabilities of the Osprey to conduct long range infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply missions for special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Spray mission

An aerial spray-modified C-130H Hercules aircraft assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, takes off from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, March 14, 2023. Hill AFB was the first aerial spray mission to use the 910th AW’s new electronic modular aerial spray system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

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Bank on it

An Air Force F-22 Raptor performs a flyover and air demonstration during noon meal formation at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 12, 2023. Air demonstration events aim to cultivate warrior ethos, encourage a future-focused mindset and supplement existing character, leadership, and officer development efforts with cadets. (U.S Air Force Photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Out in full force

Four thousand Airmen and 80 aircraft stand in formation in a one-of-a-kind elephant walk April 7, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Technical training students from the 82nd Training Wing joined 40 T-38 Talon and 40 T-6A Texan II trainer aircraft from the 80th Flying Training Wing on a runway to shine a spotlight on the importance of training as the foundation of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alan Quevy)

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Priority airlift

Three U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey helicopters from the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md., prepare to land on the National Mall, Washington, D.C., during a routine training flight, April 6, 2023. First HS's mission is to provide priority airlift for national-level civil and military senior leadership in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Priest)

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Pitch out

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Sam Kulasingam attempts to force out Fresno State during a game at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., on April 6, 2023. The Falcons beat Fresno State in a 13-4 Friday afternoon win. (U.S Air Force Photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Ready for what comes next

Airmen assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing prepare an F 35A Lightning II for a training mission at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, Fort Drum, N.Y., April 3, 2023. The Airmen are participating in an Agile Combat Employment exercise,which tests the wing's ability to deploy and conduct tactical missions with minimal personnel and resources. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Campbell)

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Cloudy with a chance of bomber

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to a Bomber Task Force from the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., parks at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 1, 2023. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command force employment, military posture, and operations honor our security commitments in the region by enabling U.S. forces to rapidly respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

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Tactical Jump

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron prepare for a static line jump from an MC-130J Commando II over Ie Shima, Japan, March 29, 2023. The static line is a cord that is attached to the parachute deployment bag at one end, while hooked to the aircraft at the other end. As the jumpers exit the aircraft, the line is drawn taut and the parachute is pulled from the deployment bag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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Coordinated response

Defenders with the 75th Security Forces Squadron respond to a simulated opposing force attack during a training exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, March 28, 2023. The squadron conducted a series of near-peer adversary field training exercises in the Base Operations Readiness Area from March 18-28. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Rolled up

Tech. Sgt. Tristan Geray, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, wraps up a fuel hose during Operation Night King in the California desert March 26, 2023. The 40th AS tested Multi-Capable Airman concepts during the exercise by empowering air crew to assist in rapid refuelingprocedures while simultaneously moving people, equipment or supplies on and off the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)

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Focal Point

Senior Airman Garrett Jackson, 305th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, reviews parts cut for a KC-46A Pegasus auxiliary power unit bleed air duct on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 23, 2023. This fixture was created in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations to ensure the 305th Air Mobility Wing sustains airworthiness and continuous airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Morales)

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Walking with Pride

Sixteen KC-46A Pegasus and five KC-135 Stratotankers line up for an elephant walk during exercise Lethal Pride at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 27, 2023. The elephant walk launched the exercise and consisted of aircraft and air crews from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)

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Surviving the elements

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cody Hallas, 133rd Contingency Response Team, builds an Igloo in Crystal City, Manitoba. Hallas participated in a five-day field training exercise as part of the Canadian Air Operations Survival training course. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Monumental approach

Two UH-1N Hueys from the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md., prepare to land on the National Mall, Washington, D.C., April 6, 2023. The squadron provides priority airlift for national-level civil and military senior leadership in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Priest)

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Home sweet home

Master Sgt. David Schnabel, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron first sergeant, is welcomed home from a deployment by a loved one at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 4, 2023. The deployment was the 62nd Airlift Wing’s first under the new Air Force Force Generation Model in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command operations. The new AFFORGEN Model aims to reconstitute Air Mobility Command’s manpower, aircraft and equipment into force elements that train, deploy and recover as cohesive units throughout each phase of the cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Callie Norton)

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Inspection ready

Two KC-135 Stratotankers sit on the flightline during a Nuclear Operations Readiness Inspection at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 1, 2023. The NORI is used to validate Airmen readiness and nuclear deterrence capabilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman First Class Ivy Thomas)

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