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An F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, waits in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Northern Edge 2025 near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2025. NE25 is an exercise led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command that serves as a platform for joint, multi-domain operations to deliver high-end, realistic warfighter training, strengthen joint interoperability, and sharpen the air and sea-based combat readiness of U.S. and participating forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Hanson)

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A closer look

Senior Airman Samuel Griego and Airman 1st Class Tavi Carter-Smith, 509th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect an exhaust tube in a test cell at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerospace propulsion specialists test aircraft engines and diagnose problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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To the rescue

Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron and pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., conduct water rescue training in the Gulf of America, Aug. 12, 2025. Pararescuemen and HH-60W Jolly Green II aircrew conducted water rescue training to strengthen their ability to save lives in both combat and humanitarian operations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer)

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Picture this

Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams, a Headquarters Air Mobility Command public affairs specialist, photographs aircraft redeploying in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Public affairs specialists document operations through photography, video and storytelling to highlight mission accomplishments, inform the public and preserve the historical record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Deploying flares

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 129th Rescue Squadron, California Air National Guard, deploys countermeasure flares as an F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, California, Aug. 20, 2025. The exercise evaluated the effectiveness of countermeasures in a maritime environment and evaluated the helicopters' defensive capabilities against modern aerial threats. (Courtesy photo)

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Combat tactics

Airmen assigned to the 820th Base Defense Group patrol a training area during Mission Qualification Training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 5, 2025. The annual 72-hour field exercise helps Airmen to sharpen their skills in ground maneuvers and combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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Rapid redeployment

A KC-46 Pegasus assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing redeploys in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 31, 2025. Part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise Series, the exercise demonstrates the U.S. Air Force’s ability to operate and deliver follow-on forces in a contested, dynamic environment against complex threats on short notice with more than 100 aircraft at more than 15 locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Foster)

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Eagle formation

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing fly in formation over Italy, Aug. 18, 2025, during Exercise Combined Strike 25. The exercise provides realistic training scenarios, improving combat readiness and demonstrating commitment to NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Feeling the heat

Airmen assigned to the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct live-fire training at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025. This critical training prepares firefighters to protect personnel and assets by effectively extinguishing fires and controlling fire behavior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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Swearing-in

Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, Air Force Recruiting Service deputy commander, hosts a swearing-in ceremony for Delayed Entry Program recruits at the Rayburn Office Building in Washington, D.C., Aug. 15, 2025. The ceremony marked the recruits’ official commitment to join the Air Force, symbolizing the transition from civilian to Airman as they prepare to enter basic military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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On approach

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 345th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, descends for landing at Ørland Air Base, Norway, during a Bomber Task Force Europe deployment, Aug. 9, 2025. The BTF mission highlights how the Air Force delivers effects rapidly across dynamic and contested environments through integrated training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tambri Cason)

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Strength in numbers

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Task Force disembark from a C-130J Super Hercules from the 815th Airlift Squadron during Exercise Northern Strike 25-2 at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., Aug. 8, 2025. Exercise Northern Strike is a premier reserve component training event that focuses on joint readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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Honorary commander

Jeremy Bartz, 17th Training Wing honorary commander, looks through night vision goggles during a tour at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 6, 2025. An honorary commander is a civilian community leader selected to build relationships with Air Force leaders, strengthen ties between the installation and the local community, and gain a deeper understanding of the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Call)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft lands after a test flight at a California test location. The program is structured to develop modular, uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth and sixth-generation aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft lands after a test flight at a California test location. The program is structured to develop modular, uncrewed aircraft designed to operate alongside fifth and sixth-generation aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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Collaborative Combat Aircraft, YFQ-42A takes to the air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

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A U.S. Airman assigned to Air Force Special Operations Command observes a mission from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 25.2 in California, July 30, 2025. Part of the Department of the Air Force’s Department-Level Exercise series, Emerald Warrior enhances the combat readiness of Air Commandos forces by training to match the speed and scale of complex operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

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A U.S. Space Force Guardian assigned to the 25th Space Range Squadron, Space Delta 11, conducts range control operations inside a Transportable Range Operations Center during exercise Resolute Space 2025 in Pearl City, Hawaii, July 24, 2025. The 25th SRS supported Resolute Space, Resolute Forces Pacific and the broader Department-Level Exercise by providing an electromagnetic range environment that enabled exercise participants to train in realistic conditions. The squadron deployed and activated the TROC, which extends range control to remote locations and allows Guardians to deliver electromagnetic effects in a controlled setting without impacting other spectrum users. (U.S. Space Force photo by Ethan Johnson)

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A U.S. Space Force Guardian with the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron unrolls cables during exercise Resolute Space 2025 at Maui, Hawaii, July 30, 2025. The 527th SAS replicated adversary electromagnetic tactics, techniques and procedures during Resolute Space 2025 to challenge exercise participants in contested conditions. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

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