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Taking the kids to the Capitol

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit leads four F-35A Lightning II aircraft during a formation flyover above the National Mall during a Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C, June 24, 2026. Flyovers are a time-honored way for the Air Force to connect with the American public – honoring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring future generations. (Department of the Interior photo by Lowell Whitman)

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A drenching departure

U.S. Air Force Col. Christian Bergtholdt, 325th Fighter Wing commander, is sprayed with water following his fini flight at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 22, 2026. The fini flight is a military aviation tradition marking a pilot's departure from a unit, commemorating Bergtholdt's two-year tenure leading the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Alvarez)

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Winging it

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial demonstration over Rickenbacker International Airport, June 21 2026, as part of the Columbus Air Show. This year’s event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes and static displays, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)

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Upgrading the office view

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin M. Pendleton, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team chief, conducts a cockpit tour for Airman Phyel Richardson, a public affairs specialist assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing, during the Columbus Air Show at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, June 19, 2026. Richardson sat inside the cockpit of the fifth-generation stealth fighter while Pendleton highlighted the aircraft's advanced capabilities and instrumentation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Samir Harris)

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Pulling together

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Giavanna Vicario (left), U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicole Favuzza (center), and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kim Yen Soto (right) prepare to compete in the indoor rowing competition during the Warrior Games, San Antonio, Texas, June 18, 2026. The Warrior Games celebrate the determination, strength, and resilience of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. The 2026 Warrior Games take place 13-20 June in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together nearly 200 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and Special Operations Command to compete across multiple adaptive sporting events. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Shawn White)

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Aloha, commander

U.S. Air Force members of the 15th Wing render a first salute to Col. Kyle Clinton, incoming 15th Wing commander, during the wing change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 18, 2026. The salute represented the 15th Wing’s recognition of Clinton’s assumption of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelby Rapert)

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Allied integration

Military aircraft from the Czech Republic, Sweden and France, fly in a square formation over Finland during exercise Ramstein Flag, June 16, 2026. Ramstein Flag 2026 is a complex, large-scale, tactical level exercise which demonstrates NATO’s determination to counter modern and emerging threats through distributed operations. (U.S Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan)

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Raptor in the clouds

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs an aerial demonstration during the Dayton Airshow in Vandalia, Ohio, June 14, 2026. The F-22 is designed to perform high-performance maneuvers that showcase its maneuverability and control in flight. The visible vapor forms when rapid changes in air pressure and humidity around the aircraft cause water vapor in the air to condense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

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Sights and sounds of freedom

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels aircraft fly in a rare Super Delta formation over Washington, D.C., June 14, 2026, during Freedom 250 activities commemorating the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary. Flyovers are a time-honored way for the Air Force and Navy to connect with the American public—honoring the past, celebrating the present and inspiring future generations. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of UFC)

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Powering the invisible

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conduct hot-pit refueling operations for a B-2 Spirit aircraft as part of a Bomber Task Force deployment at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia, June 11, 2026. The BTF deployment demonstrated integration with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and the capability to command, control, and conduct missions that support security and deterrence in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Paving the way

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Schmitt, a structures shop supervisor with the 121st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard, rakes concrete during a concrete pour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 10, 2026. The 121st CE Squadron was deployed to Japan for a Deployment for Training, a temporary duty program in which Air National Guard CE Airmen deploy to active-duty bases to conduct training by assisting with real-world projects. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Phyel Richardson)

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Saluting giants

U.S. Air Force Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, U.S. Africa Command seventh commander, greets World War II veterans at the Normandy American Cemetery during D-Day 82 near Omaha Beach, France, June 6, 2026. The sacrifices made by U.S. service members and our Allies during World War II serve as a reminder of the importance of solidarity in times of adversity. It is through our determination that we continue to uphold the principles of freedom and democracy for which so many valiantly fought to preserve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Reuben Dominguez, 163d Regional Training Site superintendent, California Air National Guard, demonstrates how to operate a front loader for Rapid Damage Repair during a weeklong course at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., May 19, 2026. Airmen learn to execute full-scale crater repair procedures, beginning with debris removal and upheaval marking before progressing through excavation, backfilling, compaction, and surface restoration. The RTS instructors measured both completion time and structural performance, conducting repair quality criteria testing to validate durability under projected aircraft loads. (U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit takes off to support Operation Midnight Hammer at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., June 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Bryce Moore)

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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels aircraft fly in the rare Super Delta formation over Washington, D.C., June 14, 2026 during Freedom 250 activities commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elijah Dority)

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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels aircraft fly in the rare Super Delta formation over Washington, D.C., June 14, 2026 during Freedom 250 activities commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elijah Dority)

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U.S. Air Force maintainers with the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, train maintainers with the 139th Airlift Wing on the C-130J Hercules aircraft, at Louisville Air National Guard Base, Ky., March 9, 2026. The 139th Airmen are instructors at the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center and became dual qualified on both the C-130H and C-130J Hercules to enhance their ability to support the school's evolving mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Phil Speck)

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Hangar 5 reopens, expands fitness capacity to strengthen readiness at JBER

Senior Airman Zion Perrins, a vehicle maintainer assigned to the 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, runs at Hangar 5 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 8, 2025. JBER fitness centers are designed for both individual workouts and organized unit training essential to physical readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hunter Hites)

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A four-ship of F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing and the F-35 Demonstration Team from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, fly over Utah's State Capitol April 30, 2020. The flyover was part of a multi-city flyover throughout the state to thank all the healthcare professionals, frontline responders, and essential personnel working to keep everyone safe and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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President Donald Trump waves from the doorway of Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 12, 2026. Trump traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding trade relations and regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Broome)

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