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United States Air Force Band drum major

Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, United States Air Force Band drum major, plays the drums on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington, D.C. on January 15, 2025. Valadie practices the drums a few hours a day. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins)

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US-Kenya partnership fortified through joint engineering efforts at Camp Simba

Members of the 475th Civil Engineer Flight collaborate on ongoing installation improvement projects at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 15, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)

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US-Kenya partnership fortified through joint engineering efforts at Camp Simba

A member of the 475th Civil Engineer Flight at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, operates a front loader on Jan. 15, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)

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US-Kenya partnership fortified through joint engineering efforts at Camp Simba

Members of the 475th Civil Engineer Flight collaborate on ongoing installation improvement projects at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, Jan. 15, 2025. The joint-service engineer force at Camp Simba has been integral to the plans and preparations ahead of the Department of Defense and Department of State expansion of the strategic operating location, including 294,000 square feet of airfield construction and increased fuel storage capacity. Enduring infrastructure is vital to enhancing interoperability and will enable Kenya's continued growth as a strategic military partner, with the capacity to maintain security in the region against threats like Al-Shabaab. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)

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United States Air Force Band

Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Valadie, United States Air Force band drum major, performs at a military funeral at Arlington National Ceremony in 2017. Air Force bands honor, inspire and connect with communities all over the world, reaching over six million listeners at over five thousand live and televised performances each year. (Courtesy photo)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks to U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, during a visit to an undisclosed location, Dec. 10, 2023. Throughout his tour, Kendall engaged with various units, fostered discussions on critical matters, emphasized strategic goals and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of U.S. Airmen and Soldiers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

U.S. Air Force Capt. Tyler Gilliland, a ground surgical team surgeon assigned to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, introduces Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to the expeditionary surgical room at an undisclosed location, Dec. 10, 2023. Throughout his tour, Kendall engaged with various units, fostered discussions on critical matters, emphasized strategic goals and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of Airmen and Guardians. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Danielle Dawson)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins Special Agent Jaimie Doney from the Office of Special Investigations Detachment 2417 at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 9, 2023. Kendall’s tour of the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing showcased how the U.S. and its allies and partners collaborate to deter aggression and maintain stability within the CENTCOM AOR. One of Kendall’s focus areas is the modernization of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to better handle the future of warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josephine Pepin)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a coin for excellence to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kahlil Cooke, an expeditionary operations support squadron wing airfield driving program manager, during a visit in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 8, 2023. Kendall’s visit included opportunities to demonstrate appreciation of Airmen and Guardians supporting and defending the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Jacoby)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall coins an Airman at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 7, 2023. Kendall visited installations throughout the CENTCOM AOR and recognized Airmen and Guardians for their distinguished service in support of the Middle East region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Vaughn Weber)

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SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

A Task Force-99 Airman explains to Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall how unmanned aircraft can tactically deploy at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 6, 2023. Task Force-99’s mission is to leverage digital and unmanned technologies, creating dilemmas for adversaries and new opportunities for collaboration with partners. One of Kendall’s focus areas is the modernization of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to better handle the future of warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Angulo)

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Tech. Sgt. Ryan Welch and Senior Airman Christian Montembeau, members of the 157th Security Forces Squadron, clear a training village March 20, 2023, at Center Strafford, New Hampshire. The Airmen were up before dawn during their final exercise encompasing first aid, patrol, land navigation, shooting and clearing a simulated village under hostile threats. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Senior Airman Nathan Willard, a defender with the 157th Security Forces Squadron, provides part of a 360-degree security around the exercise barrier March 21, 2023. The entire squadron trained together for four days and demonstrated proficiency in a variety of critical combat skills. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Defenders assigned to the 157th Security Forces Squadron enter a simulated hostile environment March 21, 2023 at Center Strafford, New Hampshire. The entire squadron conducted four days of training encompassing combatives, First Aid, range shooting, navigation, patroling, and close quarters battle. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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1st Lt. Sheldon Lee, 169th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, operates an electronic training system Oct. 1, 2022, at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Lee was named the overall champion of a career-field-wide training competition utilizing an artificial intelligence-based training platform that simulates the activities of an air-to-air engagement and serves as a cost-effective means for users to develop their command-and-control competencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)

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221001-Z-GR156-0284

1st Lt. Sheldon Lee, 169th Air Defense Squadron air battle manager, operates an electronic training system Oct. 1, 2022, at Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. Lee was named the overall champion of a career-field-wide training competition utilizing an artificial intelligence-based training platform that simulates the activities of an air-to-air engagement and serves as a cost-effective means for users to develop their command-and-control competencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. John Linzmeier)

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Pre-flight safety checks

Senior Airman Jeremiah Toribio, 43rd Intelligence Squadron direct support operator, conducts pre-flight safety checks on his helmet and oxygen mask before a training flight over Cannon AFB, N.M., June 2, 2021. 43 IS DSOs provide a tactical advantage by gaining airborne intelligence, increasing unit lethality and effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Storer)

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Inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium announced

Left to right: Capt. Rebecca Gooch, a KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot; Master Sgt. Samantha Converse, a KC-135 instructor/evaluator boom operator; and Maj. Alexandra Trana, a KC-135 instructor pilot, pose at Alliance Airfield in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Breanna Klemm)

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SecAF Barrett clap-out

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett elbow bumps Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno, Space Force director of staff, as she is clapped out on her final day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2021. As the 25th Secretary of the Air Force, Barrett was responsible for the welfare of more than 697,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and Guardians and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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SecAF Barrett clap-out

Airmen and staff applaud Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett as she is clapped out on her final day at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2021. As the 25th Secretary of the Air Force, Barrett was responsible for the welfare of more than 697,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and Guardians and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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