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Flag carry

U.S. service members assigned to units throughout the National Capital Region file onto the Nationals Park field in Washington, D.C., April 3, 2026. Service members were invited to present the flag before the game to celebrate the home-opener and honor their military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Redin)

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Making the leap

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Woodworth, 435th Security Forces Squadron contingency response team member, prepares to jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules during an airborne operation as part of a European Airborne Airlift Conference near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2, 2026. Woodworth was among several 435th SFS Airmen who took part in the operation, demonstrating the unit's ability to integrate with multinational forces in a live airborne environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert)

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Let it foam!

Fire suppression foam rains down as 96th Test Wing firefighters secure a simulated victim during an aircraft crash exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., March 25, 2026. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash, victim rescue and dropped munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley)

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Descending delivery

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing observes cargo bundles descending over the Vigilante Drop Zone during an aerial delivery mission near Power, Mont., April 6, 2026. The training highlights the Montana Air National Guard’s ability to deliver critical supplies into remote environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey)

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In step

Academy cadets march in formation during the annual Founders' Day Parade on The Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Spring, Colo., April 1, 2026. Founders’ Day is a traditional celebration of the legacy and future of the USAFA and its founders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Rapid rescue

U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter aircrew assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, hoist a simulated downed pilot during a full mission profile training exercise at Malemute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 31, 2026. The training included search and rescue, high-altitude parachute drops, emergency medical response, personnel recovery and rescue hoist. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)

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Dropping at dusk

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron parachute during an exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 3, 2026. The Pararescuemen participated in the Combat Leader Course, which trains Airmen in advanced rescue techniques and mission leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Full honors

Honor Guard Airmen conduct full military funeral honors with escort for Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., March 30, 2026. Anderson was the last living American triple flying ace of World War II, a pilot who has downed at least 15 enemy aircraft, and had a career in service for 30 years. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)

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Starry Heights, Centcom Lights

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress receives refuel support from a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Epic Fury over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 26, 2026. Aerial refueling extends global strike reach and ensures sustained bomber operations across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Fixers and flyers

A member of the 910th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a C-130J Super Hercules for takeoff at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, March 26, 2026. The 910th Airlift Wing maintains and operates a fleet of C-130J and C-130H aircraft to provide tactical airlift and aerial spray capabilities as it transitions to the new J models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Flight practice

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach co-pilots a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 31, 2026. Wilsbach gained hands-on experience practicing flight patterns and hover-work over unprepared landing zones. The 1st HS conducts rotary-wing airlift, security and contingency operations in support of Joint Base Andrews and the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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A light in the darkness

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron confirm that the simulated casualty is ready to be hoisted to the upper levels where another team and instructors await them during a confined space rescue scenario at the Titan Missile Museum in Green Valley, Ariz., March 31, 2026. Crews balanced speed and accuracy throughout the entire scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Nighttime refueling

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies alongside a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. The bomber provided long-range strike capability in support of joint force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Military funeral

A horse-mounted honor guard draws the casket of Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson during his interment at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., March 30, 2026. Anderson, a WWII triple-ace fighter pilot, died May 17, 2024, at the age of 102. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Mission-ready leaders

Airmen from Joint Base Charleston carry equipment during the Airman Leadership School field training exercise at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., March 17, 2026. The course develops mission-ready leaders through physically and mentally demanding scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nahaku Takahashi)

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Engine power

Airmen from the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron test an F-16 Fighting Falcon engine at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 24, 2026. Engine testing ensures aircraft are fully mission capable and ready for operational use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland)

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Chase mission

Lt. Col. Tyler Keener and Senior Airman Yendi Borjas fly in Thunderbird 7 over the Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz., March 23, 2026. Thunderbird 7 is the photo chase aircraft that captures aerial imagery of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sebastian Romawac)

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Lightning show

Maj. Sean Loughlin, F-35A Demonstration Team pilot, performs aerial maneuvers at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 21, 2026, during Luke Days Airshow. The demonstration highlights the agility and capability of fifth-generation airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)

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Joining the fight

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs for a combat mission at an undisclosed location, March 16, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. The aircraft provides precision strike and close air support capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Mission prep

Airman 1st Class Kelly Jimenez, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs launch procedures on an MQ-9 Reaper at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 15, 2026, during exercise Grizzly Talon. The inspection evaluated Airmen operating in a simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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