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Osprey landing

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 71st Special Operations Squadron prepares to land during the Pararescue Advanced Tactical Paramedic Culmination Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 26, 2026. The five-day exercise incorporated operational scenarios designed to prepare Airmen for real-world field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grace St. Pierre)
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Mission test

An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., May 20, 2026. The test launch demonstrated the readiness, reliability and effectiveness of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile fleet. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)
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Budget hearing

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testify during a House Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2026. The leaders outlined the Department of the Air Force's fiscal year 2027 budget request, emphasizing readiness, modernization and investments needed to address evolving threats across the air and space domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)
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Taking flight

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 21, 2026. The aircraft supported regional security and deterrence operations while demonstrating the Air Force's ability to rapidly project combat airpower across the theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Noah J. Tancer)
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Among the smoke

A firefighter with the 19th Combat Air Base Squadron sprays water on a simulated engine fire during exercise Storm Flag 26-07 in Gulfport, Miss. May 13, 2026. The exercise provided a dynamic training environment where participants refined the skills, tactics and strategies needed to operate effectively in a complex battlefield environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Isabella Ortega)
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Graduation celebration

Graduating cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2026 toss their hats in the air as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 28, 2026. A total of 931 cadets received commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adalyn Greene)
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Live-fire

Airman 1st Class Joseph Collins, a defender assigned to the 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron, engages vehicle targets with a Mark 19 grenade launcher during a live-fire training exercise in Limestone Hills, Mont., May 26, 2026. The realistic range training developed the defenders' accuracy, coordination and confidence while operating crew-served weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)
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Surf's up

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing trails an HC-130J Combat King II during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami, Fla., May 24, 2026. The aircraft demonstrated the Air Force's combat search and rescue capabilities while showcasing the coordination required to recover and support isolated personnel in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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Maximum effort

Staff Sgt. Cambrea Thompson, assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron, climbs an obstacle during the Pacific Air Forces' 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 21, 2026. The combat agility portion of the competition tested participants through a series of physically demanding events, including a 35-pound ruck march, weapons familiarization and an obstacle course designed to evaluate readiness, endurance and warfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)
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Welcome to the jungle

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Duchaine Paul, right, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, stands with U.S. service members and Panamanian partners before the Green Mile event during the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, May 14, 2026. Paul became the first Airman to graduate from the course, strengthening interoperability between U.S. forces and Panamanian security institutions through combined jungle operations training. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nirak Garcia Navarro)
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Artic response

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing takes off during an Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command Region practice alert response at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, May 13, 2026. The training event demonstrated the wing's ability to maintain rapid response options throughout the Alaskan theater of operations to detect, deter and defeat potential threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies)
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Moving out

Senior Airman Travis Huffman, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, observes his team maneuver during the 96th Test Wing-hosted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfighter event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 6, 2026. The two-week exercise focused on current challenges and mission-relevant training for the explosive ordnance disposal career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)
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A 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron defender holds up a small unmanned aircraft system at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center’s North Training Area, Wyo., April 7, 2026. The training enhanced defenders’ ability to employ the technology for reconnaissance, situational awareness and force protection in support of missile security and convoy operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)
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Small unmanned aerial system experts speak at the Virginia Safer Skies Symposium about emerging threats and the role of National Guard members and law enforcement agencies to meet force protection objectives at Maples Field Airport, Va., April 28, 2026. U.S. Air Force Maj. Adam Lucero, 163d Attack Wing Hap Arnold Innovation Center director of innovation, attended the symposium to gain expertise for possible integration capabilities into joint force operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Adam Lucero)
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Airmen from the 732nd Air Mobility Squadron discuss positioning and assets during Exercise ARCTIC BRIDGE, May 13, 2026, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. ARCTIC BRIDGE was designed with artificial intelligence as a logistics-focused training event at the tactical level, aimed at identifying potential limiting factors that could arise during real-world operations while increasing understanding among Airmen and junior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Airmen from the 732nd Air Mobility Squadron review simulated flight plans during Exercise ARCTIC BRIDGE, May 12, 2026, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. ARCTIC BRIDGE was designed with artificial intelligence as a logistics-focused training event at the tactical level, aimed at identifying potential limiting factors that could arise during real-world operations while increasing understanding among Airmen and junior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Airmen from the 732nd Air Mobility Squadron discuss positioning and assets during Exercise ARCTIC BRIDGE, May 13, 2026, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. ARCTIC BRIDGE was designed with artificial intelligence as a logistics-focused training event at the tactical level, aimed at identifying potential limiting factors that could arise during real-world operations while increasing understanding among Airmen and junior noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Gilpin, left, 354th Maintenance Group commander, passes a guidon to Maj. Renee Bohac, incoming 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 354th AMXS activation ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 1, 2026. The ceremony marked the return of the 354th AMXS, reinforcing its critical role in generating combat ready airpower and supporting mission success across the Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Lara Jhane Rabago)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Renee Bohac, 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, renders a first salute during the 354th AMXS activation ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 1, 2026. The ceremony marked the return of the 354th AMXS, reinforcing its critical role in generating combat ready airpower and supporting mission success across the Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Lara Jhane Rabago)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph Gilpin, left, 354th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Matthew Ward, outgoing 18th Fighter Generation Squadron commander, holds a guidon during the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron activation ceremony on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 1, 2026. The reorganization back to an AMXS aligns with the Air Force’s continued focus on strengthening readiness, streamlining maintenance operations and enhancing combat capability across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Lara Jhane Rabago)
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