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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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Helo ops

A 37th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey comes in for a landing to pick up a 90th Missile Wing task response force Airman during a convoy response force demonstration at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Feb. 11, 2025. The demonstration provided U.S. Strategic Command senior leaders with insight into the Air Force’s role in the nuclear enterprise and its procedures for moving intercontinental ballistic missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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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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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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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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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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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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Bird bath

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., undergoes a clear water rinse upon return from a Bomber Task Force 25-1 mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 27, 2025. The rinse is a maintenance procedure designed to prevent aircraft corrosion by removing contaminants such as salt, dust and other debris from the aircraft’s exterior surfaces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Kenney)

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Mission-ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derrius Amis, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services specialist, and Senior Airman Kameron Kensington, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, perform an aft engagement drill during a tactical leadership course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Utilizing the Mission-Ready Airman concept, students from various career fields received training with M4 carbines to build readiness for installation security scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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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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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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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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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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3-ship formation

Two UH-1N Huey helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron and a MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter assigned to the 550th Helicopter Squadron fly back to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 28, 2025, after an MH-139 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation mission. IOT&E is a critical phase in the development and fielding of new military systems. It's a rigorous testing and evaluation process that assesses the system's operational effectiveness, suitability and survivability in a realistic and operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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Aggressor taxi

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., taxis in on the flightline after a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 27, 2025. Red Flag was designed to expose each blue force pilot to their first 10 combat missions, allowing them to be more confident, effective and combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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Bomber arrival

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrives at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. in preparation for Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Jan. 23, 2025. Red Flag is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Border security

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents guide illegal aliens aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at the Tucson International Airport, Ariz., Jan. 23, 2025. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Transportation Command is supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal flights by providing military airlift. (Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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