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F-15C Eagle takes off

An F-15C Eagle takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2019. The Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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An F-15 Strike Eagle receives an aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Sept. 12, 2018. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling to U.S. and coalition forces. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)

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KC-46 refueling F-15E

KC-46 refueling F-15E

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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off for a training sortie at RAF Lakenheath, U.K., Oct. 26, 2018. The 494th FS trains regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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A Royal Air Force F-35 Lightning II, U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, and French air force Dassault Rafale fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing during Exercise Point Blank over the English Channel, Nov. 27, 2018. Training with NATO allies like the U.K. and France improves interoperability and demonstrates the United States’ commitment to regional security. Exercise Point Blank also represents an opportunity to enhance interoperability and integration between allied fourth and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Milano)

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Around the Air Force: Tactical Leadership Programme / Tyndall rebuilds

Around the Air Force: Tactical Leadership Programme / Tyndall rebuilds

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Juan Upegui, 351st Air Refueling Wing boom operator, conducts pre-flight checks prior to an air refueling mission for a large forces exercise, at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 10, 2018. RAF Lakenheath hosted the exercise, which took place in the U.S. European Command area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle flies above the Mariana Islands in support of exercise Valiant Shield, Sept. 18, 2018. The exercise helps enable real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Bumpus)

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An F-15 Strike Eagle receives an aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq, Sept. 12, 2018. The KC-135 provides aerial refueling to U.S. and coalition forces. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Keith James)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright greets Airmen assigned to the 48th Medical Group during an immersion tour of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 1, 2018. During his visit, Wright met with 48th Fighter Wing Airmen to answer questions and see how they take care of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Sparks)

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An F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 31st Fighter Wing, 510th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy flies over RAF Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018. The 510th FS are participating in a bilateral training event to enhance interoperability, maintain joint readiness and reassure regional allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Teams compete for 'Load Crew of the Year'

Staff Sgt. Mekai Stewart and Staff Sgt. Brett Rosales-Carr, both 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew members, load an AIM-120 missile onto an F-15 Eagle during the load crew competition of the year at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 8, 2018. Load crew competitions challenge the teams’ capabilities to load munitions on aircraft in an accurate, safe and timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Teams compete for 'Load Crew of the Year'

Airman 1st Class Charles Curran, 823rd Maintenance Squadron electrical environmental apprentice, uses a floor scrubber at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 5, 2018. Floor scrubbers remove dust, oil and grease to maintain a safe and clean work environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew D. Sarver)

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Luke Hosts Exercise Forging Sabre

A Republic of Singapore Airman walks on an F-15SG Eagle, Dec. 8, 2017, during exercise Forging Sabre at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Exercise Forging Sabre is a two-week, large group exercise, providing high-end training to Singapore and U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jensen Stidham)

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In the Pits

An F-16 Fighting Falcon goes through a maintenance check during a hot pit session, Dec. 14, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing recently established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability, enabling aircrew to fly more sorties and maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

An F-16 Fighting Falcon goes through a maintenance check during a hot pit session, Dec. 14, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing recently established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability, enabling aircrew to fly more sorties and maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Luke Hosts Exercise Forging Sabre

A Republic of Singapore Airman walks on an F-15SG Eagle, Dec. 8, 2017, during exercise Forging Sabre at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Exercise Forging Sabre is a two-week, large group exercise, providing high-end training to Singapore and U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jensen Stidham)

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Vigilant Ace 18

A maintenance Airman prepares a F-15C Eagle for takeoff during Exercise Vigilant Ace-18, Dec. 5, 2017, at Gwangju Air Base, South Korea. The main purpose of this exercise was to enhance operational- and tactical-level coordination through combined and joint combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristen A. Heller)

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Utah Air National Guard refuels F-15 Eagles

An Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle, assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing, Klamath Falls, Ore., flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker, Sept. 26, 2017, after being refueled over Southern Oregon. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Danny Whitlock)

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Panthers conduct sorties during ATR

Air Force Capt. David Neville, a 13th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts a flight sortie above northern Japan, June 12, 2017. Neville and other 13th and 14th Fighter Squadron pilots joined Kadena Air Base, Japan F-15C Eagle pilots to conduct air-to-air and suppression of enemy air defense missions during an aviation relocation training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Deana Heitzman)

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