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Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

Montana National Guard Airmen render honors as Soldiers assigned to the Montana Army National Guard Honor Guard conduct a dignified transfer of Pvt. Henry Bordner at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026. Bordner’s remains were identified in 2020 and will be interred in Butte. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Jacqueline Fogerty)
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Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

First responders from the Butte-Silver Bow Police and Fire departments render honors during a water salute for Pvt. Henry Bordner at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026. Bordner, a World War II Soldier and former prisoner of war who endured the Bataan Death March, was officially accounted for in 2025 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, ending decades of uncertainty and fulfilling a promise made generations ago. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Daniel Temme)
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Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

Soldiers assigned to the Montana Army National Guard Honor Guard carry the casket of Pvt. Henry Bordner from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules to a waiting hearse during a dignified transfer at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026. Bordner, a World War II Soldier and former prisoner of war who endured the Bataan Death March, was officially accounted for in 2025 by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, ending decades of uncertainty and fulfilling a promise made generations ago. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Daniel Temme)
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Global engagement

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe welcome Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026. The leaders met to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)
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Wings of blue

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Carter Beswick, a Wings of Blue parachutist, maneuvers during a demonstration jump at Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 11, 2026. The team showcases discipline and strengthens international partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)
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Fuel the fight

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 5, 2026. The KC-135 extends the operational reach of coalition aircraft by providing critical aerial refueling support to sustain continuous air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airpower in action

An F-35A Lightning II flies over the 56th Fighter Wing during Luke Days 2026 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 22, 2026. The event highlights the precision and professionalism required to generate combat airpower and sustain national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)
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Fini-flight celebration

Col. James Long II, 6th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, is sprayed with champagne following his fini-flight at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., April 7, 2026. Long completed more than 4,400 flight hours across four aircraft during his career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Angelica Richardson)
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Flares deployed

An F-15EX Eagle II releases flares over the Gulf Coast, Fla., April 3, 2026. Flares act as infrared countermeasures designed to distract and defeat heat-seeking missiles by creating alternate heat sources away from the aircraft. Test wings continue evaluating next-generation survivability, radar and sensor capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Thomas Barley)
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Mobility return

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis on the flightline after returning Airmen from deployment at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 1, 2026. The mission highlighted rapid global mobility capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Collett)
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Bomber ready

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct preflight operations prior to a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber departure in the U.S. Strategic Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 29, 2026. The B-2 provided long-range precision strike capabilities, allowing it to penetrate contested environments and hold high-value targets at risk. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Rescue ready

A special missions aviator assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron prepares to land in an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 27, 2026. SMAs oversee mission systems and provide critical input to enhance crew coordination and operational effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bre Lewis)
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Explosive experts

Staff Sgt. Jesse Farrell, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, measures inert ordnance during a readiness exercise at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 26, 2026. EOD Airmen simulated explosive hazard response procedures to prepare for real-world scenarios and maintain safe operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)
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Precision inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman Samuel Mulleavey, 86th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection apprentice, performs a magnetic particle inspection at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 7, 2026. NDI specialists detect potential defects in aircraft systems and equipment before they escalate into hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)
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Raptor rising

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 20, 2026. During the operation, the F-22 established air superiority by detecting threats, protecting strike packages and enabling coalition aircraft to operate freely in contested airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Maj. Megan Berberich, Thunderbird 9/Flight Surgeon assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” recites the oath of enlistment to future service members during the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Fla., April 11, 2026. The Thunderbirds represent the professionalism and precision of the U.S. Air Force while showcasing unrivaled aerial capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)
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A YFQ-44A takes off from the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., during a Collaborative Combat Aircraft exercise. The Experimental Operations Unit’s exercise united the test authorities of Air Force Materiel Command and the operational authorities of Air Combat Command to fast-track hands-on experimentation at an early stage of development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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A YFQ-44A flies over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., during a Collaborative Combat Aircraft exercise. Led by the Air Force’s Experimental Operations Unit under Air Combat Command, the effort emphasizes early operator-driven experimentation to develop tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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Airmen from Air Combat Command’s Experimental Operations Unit and technicians from Anduril perform maintenance on a YFQ-44A at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Collaboration between operators, testers and industry partners creates a tight feedback loop to accelerate the acquisition process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ricardo Villalva Jr. with Air Combat Command’s Experimental Operations Unit, performs pre-flight checks on an inert munition at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The unit enables operators to develop tactics that ensure Collaborative Combat Aircraft are viable for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ariana Ortega)
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