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Inspiration flight

High school students from the greater Jackson, Miss., area sit on the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II during an inspiration flight with the 15th Special Operations Squadron near Jackson, Miss., Sept. 13, 2024. The inspiration flight was designed to spark interest in aviation-related careers for the next generation of Airmen and air commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda Mahoney)

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Night flight

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron approaches the air-refueling receptacle of an MC-130J Commando II during a night flight at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 12, 2024. The Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines a helicopter's vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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Hot pit refueling

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, begin preparations for a hot pit refuel on a B-2 Spirit at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 10, 2024. Hot pit refueling involves providing fuel to an aircraft immediately after it lands and engines running to minimize time spent on the ground and extend power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

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Into the Wild Blue Yonder

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during exercise Prairie Vigilance/Bayou Vigilance 24-4 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 8, 2024. Training operations like PV/BV ensure that Air Force Global Strike Command maintains a credible strategic capability that enhances the deterrence of threats to the United States and its allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa Bankston)

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Among the flames

Reserve Airmen from the 624th Civil Engineering Squadron confront a simulated jet fuel fire as part of a joint training exercise in Kahului, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2024. The exercise involved multiple military units and local firefighters working together to enhance firefighting techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoriya Tarakanova)

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AFA connecting families panel

Air Force and Space Force senior leaders and their spouses speak during the “United Forces and Families: Senior Leadership Perspective” panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2024. The technology exposition brings together Department of the Air Force leadership, industry experts, academia as well as aerospace and cyberspace specialists from around the world to discuss the issues and challenges facing America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton speaks during the 2024 Women in Defense National Conference

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton speaks during the 2024 Women in Defense National Conference in Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 24, 2024. Dalton discussed her perspective that national security is a triangle comprised of men and women in uniform, those who serve in the career civil service and the defense industrial base. She highlighted the contributions of women to national security, and emphasized sufficiently representing women will help maintain one of the U.S.’ competitive advantages. (Courtesy photo)

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NATO allied medics participate in European Role 1 Development week

Participants of the European Role 1 Development week transport a simulated casualty for medical evacuation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Office of the Command Surgeon hosted this engagement to ensure unified medical preparedness and mission readiness across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

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NATO allied medics participate in European Role 1 Development week

Service members from Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina provide simulated tactical combat casualty care at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. High stress combined forces engagements like the European Role 1 Development week allow for improvisation and the strengthening of interoperability amongst allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

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NATO allied medics participate in European Role 1 Development week

NATO and allied partners simulate clearing an area for medical evacuation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 19, 2024. The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Office of the Command Surgeon hosted this engagement to ensure unified medical preparedness and mission readiness across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

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NATO allied medics participate in European Role 1 Development week

European Role 1 Development participants receive a debrief after a training session on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2024. The training fostered the exchange of critical battlefield trauma skills and best practices with medics from Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovakia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Myers)

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NATO allied medics participate in European Role 1 Development week

Second Lt. Georgieva Gamisheva, a service member from Bulgaria, practices tactical combat tragedy care procedures at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 18, 2024. This engagement advanced the mission of enhanced cooperation between international military medical teams from Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Slovakia, reinforcing their shared ability to provide critical care during future joint-combined operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st. Class Dylan Myers)

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brayden Crabtree, 86th Operations Support Squadron complex watch supervisor, communicates with an incoming Polish C-130H Hercules at Leszno Airfield, Poland, during Aviation Rotation Detachment 24-4, Sept. 16, 2024. Bilateral training exercises like ADR provide opportunities to practice information sharing and communication in simulated scenarios, helping to improve interoperability and strengthen trust among allies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Conner Overholt, 86th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, pumps liquid oxygen into a C-130J Super Hercules at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 12, 2024. Aviation Detachment Rotations provide opportunities for U.S. services to work together and also for integrated total force training with Air National Guard units and our Partner nations militaries, enhancing and ensuring interoperability and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Antonowicz, 37th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, guides a forklift at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 10, 2024. ADR is a bilateral training exercise with the Polish air force designed to enhance allied interoperability, maintain readiness, and assure regional allies of NATO capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Hunter Ringer, 86th Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeyman, performs maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 10, 2024. ADR is a bilateral training exercise with the Polish air force designed to enhance allied interoperability, maintain readiness, and assure regional allies of NATO capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Nick Routier, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, gives a pre-flight brief to U.S. and Polish service members during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, at 33rd Air Base, Poland, Sept. 11, 2024. ADR is a bilateral training exercise with the Polish air force designed to enhance allied interoperability, maintain readiness, and assure regional allies of NATO capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

A Polish C-130H Hercules performs a low-cost low-altitude drop at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 11, 2024. Through combined training efforts like ADR, NATO allies strengthen their ability to collaborate effectively, enhancing military capabilities and reinforcing the collective stance that ensures security in the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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86th AW, Poland participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Kiddish, 37th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, drops a low-cost, low-altitude bundle from a C-130J Super Hercules at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 11, 2024. ADR enables Agile Combat Employment by actively allowing U.S. and allied forces to rapidly adapt, operate from dispersed locations and enhance interoperability in dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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2024 Air Force Marathon

Courtesy photo used with permission from Dayton Local Inc.

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