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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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Ready to strike

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor taxis for takeoff at an undisclosed location, March 15, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury. The aircraft supports air superiority operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Arctic tactics

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron maneuver during arctic training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 10, 2026. TACPs integrate with joint forces to deliver precision airpower in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies)

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Under red light

U.S. Air Force Airman Lincoln Smart, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, rides in a Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance system at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, March 9, 2026, during exercise Freedom Shield 26. EOD Airmen evaluated counter-small unmanned aerial system capabilities using the Zeus III laser. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karissa Dick)

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Test force

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 418th Flight Test Squadron refuels an F-22 Raptor assigned to the 411th Flight Test Squadron as an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 416th Flight Test Squadron waits its turn over the Mojave Desert at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., March 3, 2026. Combined Test Force partnerships accelerate capability development through integrated testing across multiple platforms. (Courtesy photo)

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine (center) poses, in an undated photo, with a group of Airmen before flying an F-16 sortie with the American flag which Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach presented to the family of Brig. Gen. Clarence "Bud" Anderson on March 30, 2026 at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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An Air Force Band bagpiper plays during the interment of Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson 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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260330-F-LE393-1343

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach presents the American flag to a family member during the interment of Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson 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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260330-F-LE393-1254

The Air Force Honor Guard and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, front, salute during the interment of Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson 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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260330-F-LE393-1188

The Air Force Honor Guard carries the cremated remains 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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260330-F-LE393-1119

P-51 fighter aircraft perform a flyover during the interment of Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson 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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260330-F-LE393-1070

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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260330-F-LE393-1026

Air Force Band and honor guard members march to the interment of Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson 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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