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Retired Col. Richard Heyman

Retired Col. Richard Heyman, former fighter pilot, poses for a portrait in Washington, D.C., Oct. 9, 2024. For his efforts and contributions during World War II, Heyman was honored with the 2024 Swords of Honor at the Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation "Spirit of the Battle of Britain" banquet marking the 80th Anniversary of D-Day held in Washington, D.C. in October 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

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SECAF speaks GPC

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall addresses 1,000 Airmen, community leaders and industry partners during the 56th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium, Nov. 1, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas. He discussed the U.S. Air Force's efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition and the need to modernize the force to better posture the Department of Defense to more effectively deter China. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)

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Friendly formation

Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons fly alongside four South Korean Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons during Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024, over Osan Air Base, South Korea. Freedom Flag 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. relationship with South Korea through large-scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics. (South Korean Air Force courtesy photo)

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New era

An F-35A Lightning II sits on display during an arrival ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 2, 2024. The ceremony marks a new era for the wing with the arrival of the F-35As, the most advanced, connected fighter aircraft in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Downs)

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On approach

An F-15 Eagle assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., approaches the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker during a flight over North Carolina, Oct. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alexis Morris)

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Tour with a view

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off for an aerial tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. The tour was part of Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, U.S. Forces, Japan, and Fifth Air Force commander’s visit to Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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Evening prep

A 114th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon is prepared for evening operations at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Oct. 23, 2024. Personnel from operations, maintenance and pilots must conduct evening operations to fulfill U.S. Air Force requirements to maintain their mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

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Firewalker

Brice Haylett, a 99th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, participates in a controlled-burn training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23, 2024. Propane igniters are installed in multiple positions throughout and around the training fuselage to provide firefighters with a more realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)

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Gassing up

Airman 1st Class Bruce Warren, 388th Munitions Squadron, refuels an F-35A Lightning II during a Raging Gunfighter exercise at Michael Army Airfield, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, Oct. 23, 2024. During the exercise, Airmen from diverse specialties demonstrated their ability to deploy, establish, receive, re-arm, refuel and launch aircraft from various mountain west locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Screening process

Combat rescue officer candidates perform flutter kicks on the edge of a pool during Phase II screening in Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 21, 2024. Applicants were tested on their ability to lead a team while dealing with high levels of stress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop)

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Practicing precision

A 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician analyzes a group of simulated explosives during a training event within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 19, 2024. By participating in realistic training scenarios, EOD teams stay mission ready, ensuring they can respond to explosive threats at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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Promoting daddy

Lt. Col. John Tudela is promoted to the rank of colonel with the help of his family during a ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 18, 2024. Tudela is the commander of the 121st Operations Group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Ralph Branson)

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Hunter’s Moon

Multiple C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules sit on the flightline while a Hunter's Moon rises over Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Oct. 17, 2024. The C-130J primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission and is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for airdropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saisha Cornett)

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Attack mode

A 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler holds back his MWD during a training event within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. As U.S. CENTCOM's primary hub for MWDs, the squadron ensures these essential K-9s are ready for missions across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)

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Flightline standby

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 305th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 8, 2024. At fully functional operational capability, the KC-46A can refuel most fixed-wing, receiver-capable aircraft and is able to accommodate a palletized load of up to 65,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Birds and Angels

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a joint flyover with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” in Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels kicked off the 2024 season training together in El Centro, Calif., and concluded the season with a rare joint air show at NAS Pensacola. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

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Low-five

Airman 1st Class Joe Trybus and Airman 1st Class Tyler Tenney with the 66th Training Squadron’s survival, evasion, resistance, escape pre-team 25-02, low-five during a four-mile ruck as part of a physical training test at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Oct. 29, 2024. The SERE career field is one of few that require a unique PT test alongside the standard Air Force PT test including pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, a two-mile run and a four-mile ruck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

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Damage repair

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron execute Rapid Airfield Damage Repair during exercise Beverly Herd 25-1 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 28, 2024. Beverly Herd is the 51st Fighter Wing’s readiness exercise, which provides Airmen the opportunity to practice their skills in a simulated contingency scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Tam)

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Mile-High Spike

Air Force’s Ashley Bible, a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, spikes the ball down during the Falcons’ conference volleyball game against the University of Wyoming at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 17, 2024. Air Force was defeated by the visiting Cowgirls in three sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Fear the Reaper

An MQ-9 Reaper taxis on the runway after landing in support of exercise Freedom Flag 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. Freedom Flag 24-1 is an advanced, large-scale tactical exercise between the U.S. and allied partners dedicated to the protection of regional peace and stability through the adaptation of novel and collaborative training methods, ensuring readiness against a wide range of threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maria Umanzor Guzman)

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