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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Four Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation behind an F-22 Raptor for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Six Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation behind the F-22 Raptor for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Four Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

An estimated 6,000 people tour aircraft during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

The Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team taxi onto the flightline during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 24. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

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Whiteman Airmen make first all-air Guard B-2 flight

Maj. David Thompson prepares to board a B-2 Spirit June 18 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The flight was piloted and launched solely by Missouri Air National Guard personnel. Major Thompson is a 131st Fighter Wing pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Charles Larkin)

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Whiteman Airmen make first all-air Guard B-2 flight

Col. Gregory Champagne and Maj. David Thompson take off on a B-2 Spirit mission June 18 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. It was the first sortie flown and launched by Air National Guard members. Colonel Champagne is the 131st Fighter Wing vice commander and Major Thompson is assigned to the 131st FW. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jessica Snow)

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computerized diagnostic measurement

An A-10C Thunderbolt II undergoes computerized diagnostic measurement June 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Using Virtual Surveillance Target Attack Radar System technology, the system will generate a 3-D image of the aircraft. The 3-D image will help engineers outfit the A-10 for smart weapons. This is the first time an A-10 has been digitally recorded. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

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computerized diagnostic measurement

David Senter places reflective dots on the A-10C Thunderbolt II frame, which will later be photographed using a handheld camera. Next, using Virtual Surveillance Target Attack Radar System technology, a 3-D image of the aircraft will be generated. This will help engineers outfit the A-10 for smart weapons. Mr. Senter is a 46th Seek Eagle equipment specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

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Red Arrows meet Raptor

An F-22 Raptor flies with British Royal Air Force aerobatic team, The Red Arrows, during a practice flight June 18 over Langley Air Force Base, Va., for an air show June 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)

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June 18 airpower summary: F-16s perform shows of force

Two Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons aircraft return to the fight after receiving fuel during a mission over Iraq. F-16s are assigned to Joint Base Balad and is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Strike Eagles roar above the Pacific

An F-15E Strike Eagle touches down on the flightline June 4 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A total of 12 F-15s deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, for a four-month tour to Andersen AFB. Flying in the Pacific region will allow the unit a chance to train in maritime interdiction missions. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Cory Todd)

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June 17 airpower summary: F-15Es deter enemy activities

An Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft waits for his wingman after receiving fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. F-15E is deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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Bulgarian incentive flight

Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (left) stands with Lt. Col. Jose Monteagudo before a flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 11 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Colonel Monteagudo and 10 F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are at Graf Ignatievo AB to particpate in a joint drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. MInister Tsenov visited the base to see how the joint drill was progressing. Colonel Monteagudo is an F-16 pilot from the 482nd Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo/Darik Plovdiv)

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Bulgarian incentive flight

Lt. Col. Jose Monteagudo prepares to take Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (backseat) on a flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 11 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. Colonel Monteagudo and 10 F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are at Graf Ignatievo AB to particpate in a joint drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. MInister Tsenov visited the base to see how the joint drill was progressing. Colonel Monteagudo is an F-16 pilot from the 482nd Fighter Wing. (Courtesy photo/Darik Plovdiv)

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Bulgarian incentive flight

Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Tsonev (left) talks with Bulgarian Gen. Rumen Radev before the defense minister takes a ride on a U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon June 11 at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria. American aircrews and 10 F-16s from the 93rd Fighter Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., are at Graf Ignatievo AB to particpate in a joint drill with 15 Bulgarian MiG-21 and MiG-29 fighters. MInister Tsenov visited the base to see how the joint drill was progressing. General Radev is the Graf Ignatievo AB commander. (Courtesy photo/Darik Plovdiv)

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Ready to strike

An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft returns to the fight after receiving fuel June 10 during a mission over Iraq. The F-16 is assigned to Balad Air Base, Iraq, and is deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

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One of the 'other guys'

An F-15 Eagle in the "aggressor" paint scheme pitches out for landing June 5 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 65th Aggressor Squadron's mission is to prepare the combat air forces for tomorrow's victories with challenging and realistic threat replication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Aggressors provide challenging, realistic threat replication

A flight of Aggressor F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation June 5 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The jets are assigned to the 64th and 65th Aggressor squadrons at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The F-15's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. The F-16's maneuverability and combat radius (distance it can fly to enter air combat, stay, fight and return) exceeds that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Wing units take on Red Flag

F-15's from Kadena Air Base, Japan, bed down on Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, June 4. The 18th Wing is participating in Red Flag, a combat arial exercise which U.S. military and allies are training for for real-world senarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Matthew Owens)

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