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Delta formation over Daytona

The U.S. Air Force’s Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" kick off the 2023 Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Fla., Feb. 19, 2023. The flyover celebrated the 65th Daytona 500, NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, and the Thunderbirds’ 70th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota B. Carter)

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Call it in

Airman 1st Class Damien Nuey, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, communicates with his unit during an alert response at Crystal Beach, Fla., Feb. 14, 2023. The 6th CES EOD unit responds to reports of military ordnance that may be found within several counties surrounding the Tampa region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Under the radar

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is shown on the flightline at MacDill AFB, Fla., Feb. 13, 2023. The F-35A is designed to perform in an advanced threat environment, providing next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the U.S. and allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Signaling the way

Airman 1st Class Johnathan Peal, 43rd Air Mobility Squadron driver, signals to a loading vehicle at Pope Army Airfield, N.C., Jan. 26, 2023. The 43rd AMS provides combatant commanders with combat airlift, aeromedical evacuation, aerial port, command and control, and other enabling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Hayman)

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Night flight

Capt. Ryan Murphy, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Capt. James Wishart, 40th AS co-pilot, land a C-130J Super Hercules, at Pope Army Airfield, N.C., during Battalion Mass Tactical Week, Jan. 24, 2023. During the training, the 317th Airlift Wing integrated with the 16th AS, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., to train as an integrated joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Hayman)

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Attacking the basket

U.S. Air Force Academy's Marcell McCreary drives past University of Wyoming's Ethan Anderson during a basketball game at Clune Arena at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 17, 2023. Air Force defeated Wyoming 82-74. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Touchdown

Air Force Falcons football player Caleb Rillos celebrates a touchdown with teammates after scoring against Baylor University, Dec. 22, 2022, during the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Air Force defeated Baylor 30-15 making this their third straight season securing double-figure wins and taking home the Armed Forces Bowl trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Moon launch

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" practice during the team's inaugural winter training trip at Spaceport America, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. The trip provided the team a month of airshow practice while in different conditions and terrains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)

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Crew chiefs

Crew chiefs assigned to the 6th Maintenance Group insert a tail stand underneath a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 13, 2022. Tail stands help balance the center of gravity for larger Air Force aircraft and prevent the backend of the aircraft from bending. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, receives the guidon from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. during the AFGSC assumption of command at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7, 2022. The passing of the unit’s guidon symbolizes the official transfer of command to Bussiere. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class William Pugh)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. makes remarks during the Air Force Global Strike Command assumption of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 7, 2022. Activated in 2009, AFGSC is responsible for the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missiles, the whole of its bomber force, the Air Force Nuclear Command, Control and Communications systems, and operational maintenance support to organizations across the nuclear enterprise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman First Class William Pugh)

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Down we go...

Tactical air control party specialists from the 169th Air Support Operations Squadron, Illinois Air National Guard, fast rope down from a Boeing CH-47 Chinook during exercise Forward Reach 23-1 in Danvers, Ill., Dec. 3, 2022. The TACPs used the exercise to demonstrate their new Mobile Response Team domestic operations capability, which will quickly extend the reach of first responders during natural disasters. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Wynndermere Shaw)

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Falcon layup

U.S. Air Force Academy's Lucas Moerman attempts a layup against University of Delaware's Nigel Shadd and Jameer Nelson Jr. during a game at Clune Arena at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 11, 2022. Air Force defeated Delaware 75-71. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Celebrating the win

U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football players celebrate with the Commander-in-Chief's trophy after defeating the Army Black Knights, following the Commander's Classic football game at Globe Life Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. Air Force defeated Army 13-7 to take home their 21st trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Throwing punches

The Army's Aryanna Cargle and U.S. Air Force Academy's Charlotte McPhee-Gillum throw punches during a boxing match at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 4, 2022. The event was part of an annual service academy pep rally and boxing match held before the Commander's Classic football game between Air Force and Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Radical maneuvers

Maj. Joshua Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs during the Orlando Air and Space Show at the Orlando Sanford International Airport, Fla., Oct. 30, 2022. The F-22A is a fifth-generation fighter incorporating fourth-generation technology, heightened maneuvering capabilities, the ability to fly at supersonic speed without afterburners and enhanced pilot situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Hastings)

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Running for the score

The Air Force Falcons football team’s Haaziq Daniels runs for a touchdown, evading Boise State University's JL Skinner, Oct. 22, 2022, during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Air Force was defeated by Boise State 14-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Extending the mission

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial refueling operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct 15, 2022. The 335 EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)

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Commandant's Challenge

Academy cadets participate in the Commandant's Challenge at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 5, 2022. The challenge is an annual event at the Academy focused on military training, warrior ethos and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Warrior Ethos

Cadet First Class Tatum Boldt participates in the Commandant's Challenge at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 5, 2022. The challenge is an annual event at the Academy focused on military training, warrior ethos and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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