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Miss America

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh buckles in for her familiarization flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 19, 2023. Marsh is a 2023 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, and she won the title of Miss America Jan. 14, 2024, making her the first active-duty Air Force officer to win the Miss America pageant. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Airpower on display

U-2 Dragon Ladies and chase cars from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, T-38 Talons from the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, and KC-135R Stratotankers from the 940th Air Refueling Wing conduct an elephant walk at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 4, 2024. The elephant walk showcased a display of joint airpower between the wings hosted at Beale AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Londono)

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Standing ready

KC-135T Stratotankers from the 127th Air Refueling Group stand ready at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Jan. 3, 2024. The KC-135T provides aerial refueling capability to nearly every aircraft in the U.S. military inventory, making it the vital force multiplier in global airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tom Demerly)

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Dronebuster

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Schrader, a Security Forces installation patrolman, uses a Dronebuster to incapacitate a small Unmanned Aerial System during a C-sUAS training at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 2, 2024. The Dronebuster is a handheld non-kinetic mitigation device that can detect groups of one to five UAS and jam signal between drone and controller. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stassney Davis)

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41st Vice Chief of Staff

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. congratulates newly appointed Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 2023. Slife became the Air Force's 41st Vice Chief and most recently served as the deputy chief of staff for operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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High altitude, low drag

U.S. Air Force operators assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Joint Personnel Recovery Center perform high altitude, low opening training jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. HALO jumps are performed from altitudes where oxygen is limited, requiring members to employ specialized training beyond standard parachute insertions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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Honing skills

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Clement Chhay, 51st Maintenance Squadron metals technology craftsman, practices welding a T-joint at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2023. Metals technicians from the 51st MXS ensure aircraft components meet required specifications and standards, enabling the 51st Fighter Wing jets to fight anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Russell)

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Pacific Falcons

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons soar over the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 20, 2023. U.S. F-16s from the 35th FS, 8th Fighter Wing flew alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing and South Korea Air Force F-15Ks from the 11th Wing, to conduct a trilateral escort flight of two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers operating in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Clearing the way

A 354th Civil Engineering Squadron snowplow operator blows snow off the flightline on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Dec. 19, 2023. The snowplow operators run 24/7 shifts to ensure the flightline is clear to deploy aircraft in support of Pacific Air Forces and United States Indo-Pacific Command missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Spencer Hanson)

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Off to a good start

Newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Lexi De Villiers, right, embraces a fellow graduate following the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 2023 Winter Graduation ceremony, Dec. 15, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colo. In total, USAFA commissioned 32 seniors into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Holding the line

Senior Airman Malachi Davidson, 823rd Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, secures a perimeter during a Tactical Leader Course at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 14, 2023. The course helps squad leaders improve their ability to plan, create operations orders and lead Airmen in tactical situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deanna Muir)

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Ready to roll

A C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Airlift Squadron prepares for a mission at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Dec. 14, 2023. The 437th Airlift Wing conducted a proficiency jump with the 82nd Airborne Division to hone the inter-service operability needed to sustain mission excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

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Wreaths Across America

A C5-M Super Galaxy piloted by members of the 9th Airlift Squadron flies over a Wreaths Across America Honor Stop at the Harrington Fire House near Dover Air Force Base, Del., Dec. 14, 2023. Members of WAA made an Honor Stop in Harrington, Del., for a public memorial service honoring fallen service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Lightning strikes

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander, demonstrates the capabilities of the F-35A, a single seat, single engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighter aircraft, during a practice flight with the F-35 demo team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Rodgers)

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Valley of Fire

An HH-60W Jolly Green II flies over the Valley of Fire as part of a 53rd Wing civic leader flight from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12, 2023. The aircraft proceeds the HH-60G Pave Hawk and boasts a digital radar warning receiver, laser missile, hostile fire warning and externally mounted .50 caliber weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Tan)

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2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy Panel

Three current or former ambassadors to the United States and a British Embassy Washington senior official served as contributing panelists at the 2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy event hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy Panel

Three current or former ambassadors to the United States and a British Embassy Washington senior official served as contributing panelists at the 2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy event hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy Panel

Three current or former ambassadors to the United States and a British Embassy Washington senior official served as contributing panelists at the 2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy event hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy Panel

Three current or former ambassadors to the United States and a British Embassy Washington senior official served as contributing panelists at the 2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy event hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy Panel

Three current or former ambassadors to the United States and a British Embassy Washington senior official served as contributing panelists at the 2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy event hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon, Jan. 10, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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