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Airmen with the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to recover the second B-21 Raider to arrive for test and evaluation at Edwards AFB, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The arrival of a second test aircraft provides maintainers valuable hands-on experience with tools, data and processes that will support future operational squadrons. (U.S Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)

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A second B-21 Raider, the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, joins flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The program is a cornerstone of the Department of the Air Force’s nuclear modernization strategy, designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads. (Courtesy photo)

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Sky Raider

A B-21 Raider, the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, joins flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The program is a cornerstone of the Department of the Air Force’s nuclear modernization strategy, which ensures a safe, secure and credible deterrent for decades to come, while also delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads. (Courtesy photo)

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9/11 Memorial Ruck

Master Sgt. Bryan Murphy, 736th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, performs push-ups after a 9/11 Memorial Ruck at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 11, 2025. Murphy performed the push-ups in honor of the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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250911-F-AF000-1040

A file photo of the second B-21 Raider, the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber, conducting flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The program is a cornerstone of the Department of the Air Force’s nuclear modernization strategy, designed to deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads. (Courtesy photo)

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Low visibility

An Alaska Air National Guard HC-130J Combat King II departs on a scheduled training flight from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2025. The HC-130J is used for a wide variety of missions such as tactical airlift, search and rescue, airdropping of equipment and personnel and more. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Joseph Moon)

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Galactic landing

A U.S. Air Force C-5M Super Galaxy lands at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Sept. 10, 2025. The aircraft transported U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen, equipment and mission-essential cargo in support of exercise Cobra Warrior 25.2, a large-scale multinational exercise focused on combined training and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Enbal)

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Warbird Week

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during Warbird Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2025. Warbird Week keeps the 5th Bomb Wing sharp and mission-ready through realistic, high-pressure training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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So fresh, so clean

An Airman with the District of Columbia National Guard uses a pressure washer to clean marble benches at the Washington Monument in support of Task Force Beautification in Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 2025. About 2,300 National Guard members are supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, providing critical support to the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department in ensuring the safety of all who live, work and visit the District. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Enriquez)

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Weapons evaluation

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flies during Weapons System Evaluation Program 25.09 over Tyndall AFB, Fla., Sep. 8, 2025. The data collected from WSEP is sent to key military leaders to provide insight into the combat readiness of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Lightning in the sky

The U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs aerial maneuvers during the Thunder Over New Hampshire Air Show and Open House at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Sept. 7, 2025. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter that combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy)

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On the move!

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron rotate battle positions during Exercise Saber Junction 25 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 6, 2025. The 57th RQS showcased their ability to deploy worldwide at any time to perform personnel recovery, regardless of the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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In this week's look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.

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Advance!

Airman Ivan Ta, right, 66th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, practices advancing in a line with other defenders during a training session at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., Sept. 4. Regular training sessions help ensure Airmen stay proficient in their warrior tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

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Casualty evac

U.S. Air Force 57th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and U.S. Army 2nd Cavalry Regiment Soldiers perform a casualty evacuation during exercise Saber Junction 25 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Sept. 4, 2025. The 57th Rescue Squadron's participation in Saber Junction 25 showcased the Air Force special warfare forces’ ability to integrate and perform at high levels with Army and NATO ground units in large-scale combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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Combat ready

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs from the 48th Fighter Wing fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing after receiving fuel over the North Sea, Sept. 4, 2025. The 48th Fighter Wing is forward-deployed to Europe to provide combat-ready forces, strengthen NATO deterrence and assure allies through agile operations across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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Water training

Yenky, a military working dog assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, bites Senior Airman Justus Johnson, 509th SFS military working dog handler, during water aggression training in Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 2, 2025. The training familiarizes military working dogs with an atypical environment and enhance their capability to apprehend a target in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Ready to roll

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Szabo, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares to taxi before taking off for a combined air operation with Egyptian air force F-16s in support of exercise Bright Star 25 at Cairo West Air Base, Egypt, Aug. 31, 2025. Bright Star 25 is a long-running multinational exercise that strengthens regional security cooperation, enhances interoperability and improves joint readiness among U.S., Egyptian and partner nation forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keegan Putman)

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Opening day

The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football team takes the field against Bucknell University in their first game of the season in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 30, 2025. Air Force defeated Bucknell 49-13, maintaining an undefeated start to the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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End of an era

A U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron approaches Mount Fuji during its final operational flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The UH-1N has maintained a presence at Yokota AB for 45 years, providing aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue and priority airlift missions throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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