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Kadena prepares for typhoon

Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an F-15 Eagle into a protective aircraft shelter in preparation for Typhoon Man-Yi July 12 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Typhoon Man-Yi is expected to hit Okinawa July 13. It is the first typhoon of the year for the island. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Kasey Zickmund)

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Red Flag-Alaska 07-3

Spanish Cpl. Javier Suarez cleans the canopy of an F-18 July 10 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prior to a training mission. Spain is one of a few countries that has airmen participating in Red Flag-Alaska 07-3. Red Flag-Alaska is a multi-service, multi-platform coordinated, combat operations exercise, which runs through the July 27. Corporal Suarez is assigned to the 12th Fighter Wing at Torrejon Air Base, Spain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)

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Virginia ANG transitions to F-22

The Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Fighter Wing is the first Air National Guard unit in the country to fly the F-22 Raptor. The transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-22 took place June 20. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Airpower Summary for July 20

F-16 Fighting Falcons dropped guided bomb unit-12s and 38s, provided armed over-watch and shows of force with flares to support Operation Iraqi Freedom July 20. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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F-2 makes live bomb debut during exercise

A Mitsubishi F-2 support fighter from the Japan Air Self Defense Force takes off from the runway at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 13 as part of Exercise Cope North. The fighter, from the 3rd Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, is making JASDF history as this is its first deployment outside of Japan, and the first time the aircraft will drop live munitions on a fixed target. (U.S. Air Force photo/Marine Cpl. Ashleigh Bryant)

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Refueled

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Fighter Wing refuels during a special event June 6 promoting Air Force Week New England which will take place in August. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert Sabonis)

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Air Force Week New England kicks off at Pease Air National Guard Base

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Fighter Wing fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from the New Hampshire Air National Guard's 157th Air Refueling Wing during a special event held June 6 to promote Air Force Week New England which will take place in August. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert Sabonis)

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Air Force Week New England kicks off at Pease Air National Guard Base

Two F-15 Eagles from the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 102nd Fighter Wing participate in a special event held June 6 to promote Air Force Week New England which will take place in August. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert Sabonis)

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Air Force Week New England kicks off at Pease Air National Guard Base

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing participate in a special event held June 6 to promote Air Force Week New England which will take place in August. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Robert Sabonis)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies in formation with two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The three aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 355th FS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron fly May 29 over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska. The aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies in formation with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The three aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

A KC-135 Stratotanker with the Alaska Air National Guard's 168th Air Refueling Wing flies with two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron and two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 355th Fighter Squadron May 29 over Alaska. The five aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Final flight for fighters

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Fighter Squadron fly May 29 over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska. The aircraft assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flew in formation for the last time due to the deactivation of the 18th and 355th Fighter Squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Wieland)

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Misawa squadrons swap out Iraqi mission

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi on the flightline for a combat mission May 30 from Balad Air Base, Iraq. More than 260 Airmen from the 13th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, took over the close-air-support mission from their sister squadron, the 14th EFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Shannon Collins)

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Misawa squadrons swap out Iraqi mission

Capt. Bryan Spence inspects an F-16 Fighting Falcon before a combat mission May 30 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. He is an F-16 pilot with the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed from the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Shannon Collins)

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Misawa squadrons swap out Iraqi mission

Lt. Col. Steve Williams inspects his F-16 Fighting Falcon before flying his first combat mission for air expeditionary force 7 and 8 May 30 from Balad Air Base, Iraq. Colonel Williams is the 13th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander. More than 260 Airmen from the 13th EFS and 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, took over the close-air-support mission from their sister squadron, the 14th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Shannon Collins)

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