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‘Baby on board’ – Aircrew deliver Afghan baby on evacuation flight

A newborn baby is cared for prior to departing a C-17 Globemaster III, August 23, 2021 at a Middle East staging area. A 315th Airlift Wing aircrew from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. helped deliver the baby while aboard a C-17 Globemaster III carrying Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan moments before landing at a Middle East staging area. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Red Flag-Nellis 21-3 Operations

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., takes off for an exercise Red Flag-Nellis 21-3 mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 3, 2021. The KC-46A is equipped with a refueling boom driven by a fly-by-wire control system, and is capable of fuel offload rates required for large aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein AFB transforms into major evac hub

A U.S. Air Force Airman plays the ukulele for children from Afghanistan during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 24, 2021. Ramstein AB is providing safe, temporary lodging for evacuees. Many service members are also volunteering to raise morale for evacuees as they await transportation to more permanent resettlement locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. William Powell)

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Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein AFB transforms into major evac hub

Members of the American Red Cross issue food and water to Afghan evacuees during Operation Allies Refuge, Aug. 20, 2021. Ramstein Air Base is providing safe, temporary lodging for evacuees from Afghanistan as part of the operation. The operation is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food and water and access to medical care as well as religious care at Ramstein AB while preparing for onward movements to their final destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

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AFRS Looks Through Diverse Lens to Support, Retain Leaders

Senior Master Sergeant Sgt. Stephanie Franco, production superintendent for the 338th Recruiting Squadron based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and Master Sgt. Meagan Roberts from headquarters, Air Force Recruiting Service, Joint Base San Antonio, Randolph, Texas, monitors the “Celebrating Sisterhood Through Empowerment, Progress, and Change” Women’s Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 10, 2021. Franco and Roberts were on the team that organized the symposium which lasted through Aug. 12 and had more than 100 participants from throughout the U.S. representing the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Randy Martin)

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AFRS looks through diverse lens to support, retain leaders

Second Lt. Christyl Springs, a gold bar recruiter from Hill Air Force Base, Utah listens to a presentation during the “Celebrating Sisterhood Through Empowerment, Progress, and Change” Women’s Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 10, 2021. The symposium lasted through Aug. 12 and had more than 100 participants from throughout the U.S. representing the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. (U.S. Photo by Randy Martin)

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AFRS looks through diverse lens to support, retain leaders

Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, takes questions from the audience during opening remarks at the “Celebrating Sisterhood Through Empowerment, Progress, and Change” Women’s Symposium in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 10, 2021. The symposium lasted through Aug. 12 and had more than 100 participants from throughout the U.S. representing the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Martin)

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Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein AFB transforms into major evac hub

U.S. Airmen set up tents at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 19, 2021. Ramstein AB is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at Ramstein AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein AFB transforms into major evac hub

A group of Afghan evacuees depart a bus at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 20, 2021. Ramstein AB is providing safe, temporary lodging for qualified evacuees from Afghanistan as part of Operation Allies Refuge during the next several weeks. Operation Allies Refuge is facilitating the quick, safe evacuation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. Qualified evacuees will receive support, such as temporary lodging, food, medical screening and treatment and more, while housed at Ramstein AB while preparing for onward movements to their final destinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

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U.S. Air Force Academy Soaring Program 2021

A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet holds up a glider wing as it takes off at the Academy’s Davis Airfield in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 10, 2021. The aircraft is part of the Academy's sailplane fleet and used to train cadets in soaring operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Utah ANG demonstrates multi-domain battlespace connectivity on KC-135

Two KC-135 Stratotankers sit in front of a hangar during Utah Air National Guard’s bi-annual Wingman Day and 75th Anniversary event at the Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 7, 2021. During the event the Utah ANG, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, successfully demonstrated advanced communication, mission computing and sensor technologies to support Joint All Domain Command and Control and Advanced Battle Management initiatives on a KC-135. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Danny Whitlock)

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CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change

Maj. Gen. James Sears, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center commander, briefs Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., about how AFOTEC is meeting the challenge of accelerating change through the test enterprise during CSAF’s visit to the center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Jogi)

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CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change

Dr. Stephanie Smith, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center historian, receives a coin of excellence from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during CSAF’s visit to the center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2021. Brown visited the course where both Air and Space Force students are taught how to plan, execute and report operational testing throughout the acquisition of combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Jogi)

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CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change

Russ Foos, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center training chief, receives a coin of excellence from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during CSAF’s visit to the center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2021. Brown visited the course where both Air and Space Force students are taught how to plan, execute and report operational testing throughout the acquisition of combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Jogi)

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CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., addresses AFOTEC 301 operational test course students during his visit to the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 12, 2021. Brown visited the course where both Air and Space Force students are taught how to plan, execute and report operational testing throughout the acquisition of combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Jogi)

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CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., talks with Russ Foos, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center training chief, before visiting students at the AFOTEC 301 operational test course that teaches students how to plan, execute, and report operational testing throughout the acquisition of combat capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Jogi)

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CSAF visits Tinker AFB, shares ‘Accelerate Change or Lose’ approach

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to an audience of aerospace and defense business leaders and contractors to kick off the 15th annual Tinker and the Primes at the Reed Center in Midwest City, Okla., Aug. 10, 2021. The three-day event brought together Department of Defense officials and industry partners to interact and share knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by April McDonald)

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CSAF visits Tinker AFB, shares ‘Accelerate Change or Lose’ approach

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to an audience of aerospace and defense business leaders and contractors to kick off the 15th annual Tinker and the Primes at the Reed Center in Midwest City, Okla., Aug. 10, 2021. The three-day event brought together Department of Defense officials and industry partners to interact and share knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by April McDonald)

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CMSAF speaks at IAAFA graduation

Members of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s Class 2021-B receive their graduation certificates at the ceremony Aug. 10, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Class 2021-B was the largest in-person class to graduate from the IAAFA since the COVID-19 pandemic struck approximately 17 months ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Annette Crawford)

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CMSAF speaks at IAAFA graduation

Col. Jose Jimenez, Inter-American Air Forces Academy commandant, pins the academy’s wings on a member of Class 2021-B at the graduation ceremony Aug. 10, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The class of 134 included 121 International Military Students from nine countries and 13 U.S. military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Annette Crawford)

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