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240606-F-TC518-2523

U.S. Air Force Maj. Terry Wu, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa chief of C-130 Hercules weapons and tactics, observe members of the community after conducting a tour of the aircraft during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1 is USAFE-AFAFRICA's first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, during which military aviators from nine NATO countries engaged in a friendly, tactical exercise to test their rapid decision-making and precise reactions to adversary maneuvers in a high-pressure, demanding setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot prepares to take off during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa's first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, included 37 fighter aircraft from nine NATO countries such as F-35A Lightning IIs; F-16 Fighting Falcons; Eurofighter Typhoons; Dassault Rafale Cs; F/A-18 Hornets and a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II taxis on the runway during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa's first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, included 37 fighter aircraft from nine NATO countries such as F-35A Lightning IIs; F-16 Fighting Falcons; Eurofighter Typhoons; Dassault Rafale Cs; F/A-18 Hornets and a Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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240605-F-TC518-1517

A Dutch airman secures a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II in place after landing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1 is U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa's first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, during which military aviators from nine NATO countries engaged in a friendly, tactical exercise to test their rapid decision-making and precise reactions to adversary maneuvers in a high-pressure, demanding setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base

U.S. Senator Susan Collins and Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hold model KC-135's created by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Look, metals technology machinist, and members of the 101st Maintenance Squadron, at the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Bangor, Maine, June 7, 2024. The 101st ARW has become a leader in 3D printing aircraft parts for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

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SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers remarks to over 600 members of the 101st Air Refueling Wing in Bangor, Maine, June 7, 2024. Kendall commented on the future of the Air Force and answered several questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Erick Green)

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SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presents a challenge coin to Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Busque, 101st Air Refueling Wing inspector general superintendent, as Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn, Maine adjutant general, and Col. Byron Newell, 101st ARW commander, applaud Busque’s accomplishments at the 101st ARW, Bangor, Maine, June 7, 2024. Busque was presented the coin in recognition of receiving the Lt. Gen. Howard W. Leaf Inspector General Award, which is the highest honor awarded to IG Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

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SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivered remarks to over 600 members of the 101st Air Refueling Wing at Bangor National Guard Base, Maine, June 7, 2024. Kendall commented on the future of the Air Force and answered questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Erick Green)

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SecAF Kendall visits Bangor ANG Base

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall is greeted by Col. Byron Newell, 101st Air Refueling Wing commander, at Bangor Air National Guard Base, Maine, June 7, 2024. Kendall toured the wing at the invitation of U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who joined him during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Sinclair)

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Tactical takedown

Airmen assigned to the 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, West Virginia, demonstrate procedures for a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course as part of exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024 at Las Palmas Air Base in Lima, Peru, June 4, 2024. The exercise honors the U.S. promise to be a trusted partner in the region by increasing collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and building partner nation capacity so partners can quickly work together when support is needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Bird bath

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron receives a bath upon landing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, 2024, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. BTF missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Marching in memory

Two U.S. Air Force C130-J Super Hercules are prepared for flyovers in support of the 80th anniversary of D-Day at Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport, France, June 2, 2024. The sacrifices made by U.S. service members and U.S. Allies during World War II serve as a reminder of the importance of solidarity in times of adversity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Regan Enriquez)

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D-Day jump

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron jump out of a MC-130J Commando II over Normandy, France, June 2, 2024. Eighty years later, D-Day remains an enduring historic remainder of how the strength of alliance and dedicated resolve to shared ideals proved to be the turning point in the brutal fight against tyranny that spanned three continents and raged on for more than five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Feel the power

Aerospace propulsion technicians from the 149th Fighter Wing test an F-16 jet engine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 31, 2024. The engines are tested and pushed to their maximum capability to ensure they can withstand extreme pressure during training and deployed operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Derek Gutierrez)

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We have liftoff ...

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off for a Weapons School Integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 29, 2024. During WSINT, all assets combine in challenging scenarios simulating current and future threat arenas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Wings of Blue

The Wings of Blue, the U.S. Air Force Academy's cadet parachute team, prepares to approach Steelman Field prior to the USAFA’s graduation parade, May 29, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Wings of Blue has a demonstration team and a competition team. The demonstration team travels across the country to airshows, sporting events and other venues to represent the Air Force in precision parachuting. The competition team represents the Air Force by competing with teams from around the country in 6-way speed formations, 4-way relative work, 2-way free fly and sport accuracy. (U.S Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Stratofortress takeoff

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off for a U.S. Air Force Weapons School integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 28, 2024. Every six months, the school graduates approximately 150 weapons officers and enlisted tacticians who are system experts, weapons instructors, advanced instructors and leaders of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Attention to detail

Senior Airmen Jocelyn Rosado, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations departures specialists, straightens the stripes on a U.S. flag during the ironing process at Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 21, 2024. The team works to make sure each flag draped over a casket of a fallen service member is immaculate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Minto)

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Airfield recovery

U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen mix concrete with water during a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 19, 2024. The RADR operations are conducted to display airfield recovery capabilities in the event of a real-world attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Burns)

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Mission extended

A 595th Command and Control Group E-4B receives fuel from a 126th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker over the midwestern United States, May 15, 2024. The E-4B, known as the “Nightwatch,” is protected against the effects of electromagnetic pulse and has an electrical system designed to support advanced electronics and a wide variety of communications equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Codie Trimble)

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