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Taxi to takeoff

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron taxis down the flightline at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Jan. 30, 2024. The 69th Bomb Squadron plays a critical role in the 5th Bomb Wing’s mission to provide global strike and combat capabilities to geographic commanders around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lieutenant Casen Salitore)

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Masters of the Air

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass signs a “Masters of the Air” poster at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2024. The “Masters of the Air” series follows the actions of the 100th Bomb Group, a B-17 Flying Fortress unit in the Eighth Air Force during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gianluca Ciccopiedi)

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Mission ready

Airman 1st Class Jakayla Toombs, 607th Air Control Squadron aircraft controller, dons an explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit, Jan. 26, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Toombs was immersed in the EOD mission after earning recognition from her unit leadership for outstanding performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Ready for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathalie Olarte, crew chief, launches an F-16 Fighting Falcon from an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Jan. 14, 2024. The F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. The U.S. Air Force’s expeditionary capability enables U.S. and coalition forces to rapidly establish credible, combat-ready forces within USCENTCOM’s AOR to proactively deter potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Handled with care

U.S Air Force Airmen with the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit and 718th Aircraft Maintenance Unit offload an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The HH-60W is designed for mission critical operations including personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuation and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Honorable moment

Senior Airman Ty Mathes, an honor guardsman assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, tucks in a corner of the American flag during a full-honors funeral demonstration at the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 26, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Thirteen new Airmen graduated from the 120-plus-hour course and demonstrated flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearer and bugler procedures for friends, family and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Foggy inspection

Senior Airman Hector Orenga, 305th Air Mobility Wing crew chief, conducts engine inspections on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 24, 2024. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in deployed areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos)

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Pacific refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a 203rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, Jan. 23, 2024, over the Pacific Ocean. Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing, enabling tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force, and other Defense Department services to provide U.S. warfighters with the skill sets necessary to perform homeland defense and overseas combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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Boomshakalaka

Beau Becker, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, dunks on New Mexico's basket Jan. 20, 2024, at the Academy’s Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by New Mexico 66-85. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Birthday tour

First Lt. Micala Bruce, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Lt Col. Kristen Smith, 349th ARS director of operations, walk with WWII veteran Katie Conkling at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 18, 2024. Conkling celebrated her 103rd birthday with a tour of the base and the inside of KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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Practice makes perfect

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs a practice airshow performance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 11, 2023. The demo team performs rehearsal flights regularly to maintain flying certifications and to uphold and maintain their mission and Air Force recruiting standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Official Portrait

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague will serve as the pilot on NASA’s Space X Crew-9 mission aboard the Dragon spacecraft that will take him and his crewmates to the International Space Station. (U.S. Space Force photo)

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Official Portrait

Official NASA SpaceX Crew-9 portrait of Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, Roscomos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov, U.S. Space Force Col. Hague and Commander Zena Cardman. (NASA courtesy photo)

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House Armed Services Committee

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass testifies before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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House Armed Services Committee

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass listens to opening remarks while testifying to the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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House Armed Services Committee

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks with Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black before testifying to the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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House Armed Services Committee

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna, bottom right, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Retired Sgt. Thomas Newton, left, a Tuskegee Airman, receives a standing ovation during a “Masters of the Air” special screening at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 27, 2024. Attendees of the event included service members and families, Department of the Air Force senior leaders, World War II veterans, and the cast and creative team of the AppleTV+ series. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Pate)

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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, takes off for Red Flag-Nellis 24-1 mission at Nellis AFB, Nev., Jan. 25, 2024. These exercises build partnerships and interoperability among allies across multiple domains and provide aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat sorties in the safety of a training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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An F-35A Lightning II, left, assigned to 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to take off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 24-1, Jan. 17, 2024. To date, more than 30 ally and coalition countries have participated in Red Flag-Nellis exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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