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Reflex check

Capt. Ashley Morris, 60th Inpatient Operations Squadron critical care nurse, checks the pupillary reflex of a patient with a penlight inside the post-anesthesia care unit at David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024. Morris was chosen to be featured for Native American History Month, highlighting her service to the Air Force and the importance of her cultural identity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Collett)

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Celebration flight

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron performs a celebration flight over the skies of Sweden after its acceptance into NATO during Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, March 11, 2025. These operations demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben)

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Winning the race

An F-22A Raptor from the 71st Fighter Squadron takes off from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 6, 2025, after competing in the Mitchell Trophy Air Race. Established in 1922, the race honors the original home of the 1st Fighter Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. Pilots can only compete once in their lifetime, regardless of the outcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

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Airman in space

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 launches from Kennedy Space Center, Fla., March 14, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Dragon spacecraft, piloted by astronaut and U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers on her first spaceflight, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Ayers and crew will conduct research, technology demonstrations and station maintenance aboard the International Space Station. (Courtesy photo by Aubrey Gemignani)

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Defense posture

F-35 Lightning IIs from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and the South Korean air force fly in formation over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) during integration training in the Pacific Ocean as part of exercise Freedom Shield 25, March 13, 2025. The event highlighted the capability of U.S. and South Korean forces to seamlessly integrate air, ground and maritime operations, reinforcing and enhancing their combined defense posture. (Courtesy photo)

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Dancing lights

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a night mission during exercise Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 12, 2025. Red Flag was established in 1975 to better prepare our forces for combat by exposing each participant to ten simulated combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)

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Protecting the rear

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing provide rear security during a wing operations center “bugout” in support of exercise Freedom Shield 25 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, March 11, 2025. The exercise is a defense-oriented event including live, virtual and field-based training scenarios that enhance integrated operations of allied forces and government agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

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Establishing comms

A U.S. Air Force tactical air control party Airman from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing sets up satellite communications at Rovajarvi Firing Range, Finland, March 6, 2025. U.S. and Finnish TACP operators simulated a multiphase operation to find, track and assess targets. The live-fire exercise was designed to enhance maneuverability and integration between the U.S. and Finland, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to the security of NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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Heavy weapons training

Airman 1st Class Brady T. Lavalley, 11th Security Forces Squadron security forces specialist, fires an M240B machine gun during heavy weapons training at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., March 4, 2025. The training prepared security forces members for Mission Focused Rehearsal Training at Fort Bliss, Texas, where they will be challenged with a realistic representation of a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

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March Madness

The engines on a C-17 Globemaster III steam as the aircraft taxis off of the ramp during exercise March Madness 2025 at Dover Air Force Base, Del., March 2, 2025. During the exercise, reserve aircrews were assessed on their ability to rapidly respond to incidents in simulated hostile environments including chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Morris)

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Catching a breath

Tech. Sgt. Jesse Liethen, a 908th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, is pulled from the water after being submerged in a dunker chair during a SERE water survival training at the East Branch YMCA, Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 27, 2025. Liethen demonstrated the ins-and-outs of the chair, including how to recognize and manage any disorientation in aircrew members to help them regain composure and execute escape procedures effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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MindGym

Staff Sgt. Kaylin Cornell, a 673rd Force Support Squadron fitness assessment cell manager, sits in the MindGym at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2025. The MindGym is a facility designed to bolster mental resilience and cognitive performance for service members and their families by offering a sensory-controlled environment where users engage in guided mindfulness sessions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites)

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Fever drop

Staff Sgt Keaton Watts, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, prepares to drop a parabundle over the FEVER Drop Zone at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Feb. 21, 2025. The drop zone is named after the call sign 'Fever,' a symbol of the HC-130J Combat King II’s' distinguished presence and vital missions in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessie Roth)

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Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to U.S. Air Force senior leaders at the Department of the Air Force Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 19, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

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Reach the skies

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron flies over Europe during Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Feb. 27, 2025. BTF 25-2 demonstrated the ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets in support of global stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben)

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Leading the way

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi speaks on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2025. Flosi emphasized the critical importance of maintaining a warrior ethos, discipline, standards and accountability among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Flare check

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle performs a flare check over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 9, 2025. The F-15E is deployed within the CENTCOM AOR to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)

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Herculean flightline

An Air Force C-130J Hercules, Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules and an Air Force C-130H Hercules sit on the flightline at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., March 11, 2025. The aircrews were attending the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course hosted by the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)

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24/7 ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a night mission during exercise Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 10, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Ready to refuel

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, over Coraopolis, Pa., March 7, 2025. The refueling mission was part of routine training that helps ensure the proficiency of both aircrews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Shawn Monk)

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