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Honoring Ol’ Glory

Honor Guard members with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing fold an American flag during a flag retirement ceremony in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. During the ceremony, Airmen respectfully folded the flag, placed it on a ceremonial fire and later buried the ashes, a tradition symbolizing honor, service and the enduring values the flag represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

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Home sweet home

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Kitaif, 555th Fighter Squadron commander, shares a moment with his family after returning from a deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 22, 2025. During the deployment, the 555th FS played a vital role in bolstering regional security and strengthening coalition partnerships within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jenna A. Bond)

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Daddy’s home!

Master Sgt. Cameron Stommel of the 158th Fighter Wing returns to South Burlington, Vt., April 22, 2025, after a deployment to Japan. The 158th FW was deployed to Okinawa to support the Vermont Air National Guard’s F-35A Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. Rob Trubia)

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Hold the line

Airmen from Malmstrom Air Force Base respond to an ambush during exercise Nimble Auk, April 15, 2025, near Townsend, Mont. During the exercise, teams were sent out on simulated missions and were expected to respond accordingly to any threats or unexpected forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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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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Comforts of home

Capt. Graham Smith, a 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, is greeted by Carla Garcia upon his return from a deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 5, 2025. Air Force families play a crucial role in supporting Airmen by fostering strong social networks and providing emotional support during deployments and challenging times. Their advocacy within the military community helps ensure the well-being and readiness of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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Welcome home

Senior Airman Samuel Koopmans, 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron engineer, reunites with his loved ones Oct. 8, 2024, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Members of the 819th RHS returned home from a six-month deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam where the Airmen teamed up with U.S. Navy Seabees to assess and prepare the WWI-era Tinian airfield for paving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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Hugs all around

Airmen and families from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, embrace each other during a welcome home celebration Oct. 10, 2024. The 7th Bomb Wing held the celebration for friends and family of Airmen returning from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Scanning the battlefield

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Harrison Cate looks for opposing forces after a simulated ambush during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. Students attending ERT receive instruction on numerous topics, including the laws of war and the proper use of force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)

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On target

Airman 1st Class Yarilys Gonzalez, 6th Operation Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, plays cornhole during Operation Homecoming at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., May 20, 2024. Operation Homecoming is a biannual event designed to recognize the achievements of returning Airmen from various deployments around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lauren Cobin)

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Daddy’s home!

Margaret Snider and her children wait to reunite with her husband, U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyson Snider, 494th Fighter Squadron pilot, at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, May 10, 2024. The 494th FS returned from a seven-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, where they provided crucial support to operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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Perfect fit

Airman 1st Class Kevin Renteria, 6th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental technician, adjusts his gas mask during a fit test at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024. The 6th OMRS bioenvironmental flight completes gas-mask fittings for all first-time deployers and is responsible for processing larger numbers of Airmen in response to the new Air Force Force Generation model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Reunited and it feels so good

Staff Sgt. Caymen Bryant, assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing, is welcomed home by his family after returning from an overseas deployment at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2024. The 121st Air Refueling Wing strives to deliver combat-ready Airmen, unwavering nuclear deterrence and the first response to the security and defense of the state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wendy Kuhn)

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Warm welcome

Combat rescue Airmen with 920th Rescue Wing return from deployment July 7, 2023, at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla. Airmen from across the wing were reunited with their family and friends. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota Raub)

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Saying goodbye

Senior Airman Osvaldo Rodriguez Matias, 860th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-17 Globemaster III crew chief, spends time with a loved one before he deploys from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023. More than 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience Air Force Force Generation — the Air Force’s new deployment model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)

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Preflight checks

A U.S. Air Force crew chief assigned to the 494th Fighter Generation Squadron performs preflight checks on an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to the aircraft’s departure from RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, for a deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Oct. 16, 2023. The 494th Fighter Squadron will be assigned to 9th Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central), where they will be postured to support contingency operations, and protect coalition forces and citizens abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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U.S. Airmen receive a pre-deployment briefing at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)

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Warm welcome

Combat rescue Airmen with 920th Rescue Wing return from deployment July 7, 2023, at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla. Airmen from across the wing were reunited with their family and friends. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota Raub)

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Eagles Strike

Two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, taxi on the flight line at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, Oct. 3, 2022. RAF Mildenhall hosts transient aircraft throughout the year which allows the Expeditionary Air Force to deploy around the globe at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Hetlage)

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Welcome home

First Lt. Russell Bowman, 437th Operations Support Squadron intelligence operations officer in charge, embraces his family after returning from a deployment to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Oct. 3, 2022, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. After 16 consecutive years of active service, the 816th EAS was inactivated and will be replaced by the 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

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