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TEC hosts first Strong Bonds retreat

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Christopher Hodge, 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, speaks during a Strong Bonds retreat, Aug. 16, 2026, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This marked the first time TEC hosted an Air National Guard Strong Bonds Resiliency Retreat, which focuses on relationship skills that Airmen and their families can use to communicate effectively, manage challenges and support one another. (Courtesy photo by Master Sgt. Michael Scott)

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U.S Air Force Chaplain Edward Ganigan, 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, poses for a photo, showcasing the newly introduced faith group insignia at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., August 6, 2026. The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps recently updated its uniform policy, replacing rank insignia with faith group insignia. The change supports the Chaplain Corps' mission to provide spiritual care, facilitate the free exercise of religion and ensure confidential counseling for Airmen, Guardians and their families. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Christian Rodriguez)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Thompson, 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) transient alert section chief, receives a debrief from Master Sgt. Benjamin Israel 35th MXS wheel and tire section chief, on the shift turnover at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2026. Thompson prioritizes the physical and mental health of his maintainers, building a resilient force capable of sustaining the aircraft readiness to deter aggression and project combat power across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)

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Grass landing

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron approaches an austere grass landing zone in Iceland, Aug. 23, 2026. Personnel from the 435th Contingency Response Group surveyed and marked the strip during exercise Northern Viking 26 to practice rapid combat power projection across the North Atlantic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Wings over Washington

Air Force One, flanked by F-35A Lightning II aircraft, performs a flyover near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Aug. 23, 2026. The flyover was part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix held along a portion of the National Mall. (U.S. Airforce photo by Andy Morataya)

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Reaper ready

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 147th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform postflight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Aug. 21, 2026. The aircraft, assigned to the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Attack Wing, deployed to Iceland to support allied interoperability during exercise Northern Viking 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Spurs and stripes

The 97th Air Mobility Wing command team participates in the 28th Annual Cattle Drive at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Aug. 20, 2026. Hosted at the installation since 1999, the tradition honors the region’s ranching heritage and strengthens community relations in southwest Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kari Degraffenreed)

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Jet blast

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sullivan Cox, a 48th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, demonstrates jet engine testing for military families during a spouse immersion tour at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Aug. 19, 2026. The tour provided families with a behind-the-scenes look at the squadron’s role in sustaining the 48th Fighter Wing’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Evan Manalastas)

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Sparking combat readiness

A U.S. Air Force aircraft metals technology specialist uses a plasma cutter to shape raw materials at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2026. Metals technology specialists use precision welding and machining to manufacture critical components, keeping regional combat aircraft mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Justin W. Moore)

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Air Faro

Faro, a 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, leaps through training drills with his handler at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 14, 2026. Military working dogs support global strike missions and base security by detecting explosives and neutralizing physical threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Breaking the barrier

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs an aerial demonstration during the Chicago Air and Water Show in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 14, 2026. Condensation forms around the aircraft due to rapid changes in air pressure and humidity during high-speed maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

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Ground game

Air National Guard civil engineers establish a defensive perimeter during dismounted operations training as part of exercise Patriot Forge II at Fort Devens, Mass., Aug. 11, 2026. The training supported Agile Combat Employment concepts to enhance unit resilience, survivability, and combat power. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Gadiel Concepcion Adorno)

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Robodog

A quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicle patrols near a simulated downed unmanned aircraft during exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Mich., Aug. 10, 2026. Northern Strike is a joint, multinational exercise conducted at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center to maximize combat readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Elise Wahlstrom)

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Ready to roll

C-17 Globemaster IIIs taxi across the flightline at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 4, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid global mobility in support of national objectives worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braxton Grant Stokes)

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Youth football coach

Senior Airman Vicente Thompkins, a 337th Air Control Squadron weapons simulation technician, coaches a youth football team in Panama City, July 31, 2026. Thompkins balances active-duty military service with his roles as a husband, father of four, and mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and New Horizons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Alvarez)

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Iron in Action

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 10, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt Tiffany A. Emery)

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Iron in Action

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility May 21, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)

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Iron in Action

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility May 21, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

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Iron in Action

A U.S. Air Force Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off during Operation Epic Fury, March 27, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Iron in Action

A U.S. Air Force F-15E takes flight in the Middle East in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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