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Official Portrait

This is the official portrait of Brig. Gen. Chad R. W. Biehl.

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Solidifying partnerships

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink is greeted by Philippine air force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, outside of the Philippines Air Force Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, July 29, 2025. During his bilateral engagements, Meink emphasized the importance of deepening defense ties and advancing multilateral coordination across the Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)

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Mid-air salute

A U.S. Air Force pararescuemen exits a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II during a free-fall jump at Relámpago de los Andes at Palanquero Air Base, Colombia, Aug. 6, 2025. During RDLA, U.S. Air Force and Colombia Aerospace Force members conducted training with each other to share tactics and techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado)

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Drone surveillance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cheyanne Parsons, 8th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aerial system instructor, launches her drone to survey an area for enemy activity during exercise Beverly Sentinel 25-3 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 6, 2025. Readiness exercises allow defenders to sharpen skills and practice how they play in a dynamic environment, encouraging them to seize initiative and make decisions in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Gassing up

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing prepares to refuel a C-17 Globemaster III from the 436th Airlift Wing over the skies of Pennsylvania, August 6, 2025. The KC-135 enables the 436th Airlift Wing mission of safely flying aircraft, preparing and deploying people, moving cargo and returning America’s fallen heroes with dignity, honor and respect. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Taylor Warehime)

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Honorary commander

Jeremy Bartz, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, looks through night vision goggles during a tour at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2025. An honorary commander is a civilian community leader selected to build relationships with Air Force leaders, strengthen ties between the installation and the local community, and gain a deeper understanding of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

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Combat tactics

Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group patrol a training area during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 5, 2025. The annual 72-hour field exercise helps Airmen to sharpen their skills in ground maneuvers and combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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Guardian Angel

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepares to land after jumping from an HC-130J near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 8, 2025. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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250805-F-AF000-1230

This is the official portrait of Mr. Steven Ruehl, Sr.

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Official Portrait

This is the official portrait of Michael W. Smiley.

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Waiting for rescue

A simulated downed pilot waits for rescue during exercise Red Flag-Rescue 25-3 in Oxnard, Calif., Aug. 5, 2025. RF-R 25-3 takes place in conjunction with Bamboo Eagle 25-3, an exercise in which Airmen face demanding scenarios that simulate contested environments, forcing them to adapt quickly and sustain critical air operations under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Finn V)

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Free fall

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 52nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron execute a military free fall jump from an HC-130J Combat King II over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5, 2025. The high-altitude jump enables precision infiltration into contested or remote environments while minimizing detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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Strap it down

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing secures an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in place inside of a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities making a stronger, more lethal deterrent force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Building the framework

Illinois Air National Guard, 126th Air Refueling Wing members, erect tents during an organization-wide training exercise at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 2, 2025. The exercise was intended to familiarize wing members with deployment specific skillsets and ranged from radio etiquette to search and recovery. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Rodriguez)

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250731-F-UO935-1001

In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command hosts Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the Department Level Exercise series, the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype for agile command and control, and the Department of the Air Force creates a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems.

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Brig. Gen. Mark D. Richey

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Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances and integrated readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and U.S. Air Force Col. Lisa Mabbutt, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673rd Air Base Wing commander, discuss plans for future construction projects on JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2025. During the visit, Meink received a strategic overview of JB Elmendorf-Richardson’s mission and its role in advancing U.S. interests in the region as part of his first Indo-Pacific area tour as SecAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies)

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Meink wraps Indo-Pacific visit, emphasizes alliances and integrated readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink receives a tour of the Joint Mobility Complex on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2025. During the visit, Meink received a strategic overview of JBER’s mission and its role in advancing U.S. interests in the region as part of his first Indo-Pacific area tour as SecAF.. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies)

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Into the light

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing redeploys in support of exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. The exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate and deliver follow-on forces in a contested, dynamic environment against complex threats on short notice with over 100 aircraft at over 15 locations and is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Rapid redeployment

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing redeploys in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise Series, the exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate and deliver follow-on forces in a contested, dynamic environment against complex threats on short notice with more than 100 aircraft at more than 15 locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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