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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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Throwing fire

U.S. Air Force Academy’s Dylan Rogers pitches during a game against the Army Black Knights at the Academy’s Erdle Field in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Feb. 28, 2025. Air Force defeated Army 9-8 in the 11th inning. (U.S Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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Aerial performance

An F-22 Raptor from the F-22 Demonstration Team soars over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2025, showcasing its unrivaled maneuverability and cutting-edge capabilities. The team, consisting of 12 highly skilled active-duty Air Force personnel, travels across the United States and internationally to inspire, recruit and retain the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

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Attention to detail

U.S. Air Force Col. William Knoll, 349th Medical Squadron commander and vascular surgeon, conducts an arteriovenous fistula procedure on a patient during a Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission at St. Jude Hospital in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, March 4, 2025. The LAMAT mission seeks to strengthen U.S. partnerships within Latin America and the Caribbean region by providing relief to overwhelmed medical facilities through collaboration with host nation medical practitioners and respective Ministry of Health officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

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Hazard assessment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Triston Maloney, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist, surveys the area during a radiation response exercise within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 1, 2025. The exercise involved determining the magnitude of the radiological hazard, assessing the affected zone and formulating protective actions to mitigate potential risks to personnel and the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Eyes on target

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Breckin Tucker, 378th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses laser rangefinder binoculars to determine the distance between her and an aircraft during exercise Agile Tusken in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 27, 2025. Agile Tusken brought multiple agencies together to organically secure an austere airfield, establishing a drop zone and landing zone to facilitate C-130J Super Hercules operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jovante Johnson)

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Leadership symposium

An audience of cadets, faculty, service members, visiting undergraduate students and community leaders listen to a senior leader panel including Gen. Stephen Whiting, U.S. Space Command commander, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, during the National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 21, 2025. NCLS is the Academy’s annual leadership symposium bringing together distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives and world-class athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Trauma care makes up approximately 30% of deployed medical care. Air Force medics must be ready to deliver a broad range of medical care, including things they often see at their military treatment facility (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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Around the Air Force: More Air Force, Space Force Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the Space Force’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care Flexible Spending Account benefit for service members.

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Readiness

Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee about joint force readiness, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Readiness

Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee about joint force readiness, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Readiness

The Department of Defense service vice chiefs listen to opening remarks before testifying to the Senate Armed Services Committee about joint force readiness, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. From left are Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus, Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney, Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Lt. Gen. Adrian Spain and Diana Maurer, director of defense capabilities and management for the Government Accountability Office. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Sentinel ICBM stage-one solid rocket motor test

The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corporation conduct a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) stage-one solid rocket motor at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah, March 6, 2025. The Sentinel program is modernizing the land-based leg of the U.S. nuclear triad, replacing the aging Minuteman III ICBM weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Overcoming any obstacle

A special warfare Airman from the 48th Rescue Squadron scales a vertical surface with a simulated patient during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 18, 2025. This training, which showcased the squadron’s ability to safely and effectively rescue personnel from hard-to-reach locations, is vital for Air Force special warfare operatives, ensuring they remain proficient in essential rescue techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos)

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CSAF keynote

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin speaks during a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 3, 2025. Allvin emphasized the need for a larger, modernized force to address emerging threats, enhance homeland defense and integrate advanced technologies like autonomous aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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