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This is the official photo of Peter Beshar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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One year later: How OAR brought a Dover AFB Airman and Afghan evacuee together

Tech. Sgt. Ashley Majewski, 436th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental facility manager and logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, and Zarafshan “Zaro” Mirzaie, an Afghan evacuee, reflect on Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome during the OAR one-year anniversary at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Aug. 8, 2022. After flying out of Afghanistan during OAR, Zaro met and began working with Majewski at a hair salon during OAW on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephani Barge)

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One year later: How OAR brought a Dover AFB Airman and Afghan evacuee together

Zarafshan “Zaro” Mirzaie, an Afghan evacuee and Tech. Sgt. Ashley Majewski, 436th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental facility manager and logistics noncommissioned officer in charge, revisit the same C-17 Globemaster III that carried Zaro to the U.S., reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Operation Allies Refuge at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Aug. 8, 2022. After flying out of Afghanistan during OAR, Zaro met and began working with Majewski at a hair salon during Operation Allies Welcome on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephani Barge)

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One year later: How OAR brought a Dover AFB Airman and Afghan evacuee together

Zarafshan “Zaro” Mirzaie, an Afghan evacuee, revisits the same C-17 Globemaster III that carried her to the U.S., reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Operation Allies Refuge at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Aug. 8, 2022. Zaro flew out of Afghanistan in August 2021 and was the 2,311th Afghan to arrive at Task Force Liberty on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., during Operation Allies Welcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephani Barge)

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One year later: How OAR brought a Dover AFB Airman and Afghan evacuee together

Zarafshan “Zaro” Mirzaie, an Afghan evacuee, revisits the same C-17 Globemaster III that carried her to the U.S., reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Operation Allies Refuge at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Aug. 8, 2022. Zaro flew out of Afghanistan in August 2021 and was the 2,311th Afghan to arrive at Task Force Liberty on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., during Operation Allies Welcome. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephani Barge)

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Strategic deterrence

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, assigned to 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, July 25, 2022. The BTF employs the aircraft to conduct joint training and strategic deterrence missions alongside allies and partners in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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The peak of training

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., Aug. 3, 2022. The NTTR provides the warfighter a flexible, realistic and multidimensional battlespace to conduct testing tactics development, and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Bell)

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Search and rescue

Tech. Sgt. Alex Landers, 40th Helicopter Squadron flight engineer, lowers Maj. Joyanne Tesei, 341st Medical Group flight doctor, out of a UH-N1 Huey during a search and rescue exercise in Sluice Boxes State Park, Mont., Aug. 2, 2022. The purpose of the exercise was to practice SAR missions and hoist operations with guidance from ground units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mary Bowers)

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Arctic Thunder

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform nearly 70 air shows in almost three dozen locations this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Smith)

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Agile Flag

Members from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron engage in a simulated firefight as part of Agile Flag 22-2 in Avon Park Auxiliary Airfield, Fla., July 26, 2022. Agile Flag functioned as a contributing certifying event for the 23rd Wing from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to validate its ability to deploy, employ, sustain forces and execute priority mission essential tasks in a degraded and operationally limited environment as a lead wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. River Bruce)

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Falcons in flight

F-16 Fighting Falcons from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepare to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie, Aug. 6, 2022. The 161st ARW, from Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Ariz., conducts regular air refueling missions with their regional partners at Luke AFB. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. James A. Richardson Jr.)

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Acceptance Day

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the annual Acceptance Day Parade on the academy’s Stillman Field, Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 5, 2022. During the event, cadets receive their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing Basic Cadet Training and to signify their acceptance into the Cadet Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Medical readiness

Capt. Aaron Porter, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group nurse, administers an IV bag to a patient during an exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 4, 2022. The exercise tested the readiness and response of Al Udeid AB medical staff with realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)

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Strategic deterrence

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, assigned to 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission, July 25, 2022. The BTF employs the aircraft to conduct joint training and strategic deterrence missions alongside allies and partners in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Nuckolls)

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Night vision

Maj. Ben Jones, 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot, prepares for a night vision goggle assault landing at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., July 20, 2022. The 815th AS is an Air Force Reserve unit within the 403rd Wing capable of providing an array of aerial support functions such as airlift, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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Preparing for takeoff

Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Rowe, 803rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., marshals an 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules for takeoff Aug. 8, 2022. This marked Rowe’s final marshal as he transitions to the role of first sergeant within the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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What a view

U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to Kadena Air Base Japan sit on the ramp of a MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-3, August 3, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

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CSAF visits Singapore

Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Singapore Minister for Defence, presents Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. with the Meritorious Service Medal during a visit to Singapore Aug. 7-10. The purpose of the visit was to reaffirm the U.S. Air Force commitment to the bilateral defense relationship and discuss efforts to enhance cooperation. (Courtesy photo)

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CSAF visits Singapore

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. walks with Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Singapore Minister for Defence; Army Lt. Gen. Melvyn Ong, Chief of Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces; and Maj. Gen. Kelvin Khong, Chief of Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force during a trip to Singapore Aug. 7-10. The purpose of the visit was to reaffirm the U.S. Air Force commitment to the bilateral defense relationship and discuss efforts to enhance cooperation. (Courtesy photo)

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CSAF speaks with Hickam Airmen

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., speaks with Airmen at an all-call during a base visit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Aug. 5, 2022. During the all-call, Brown discussed developing the Air Force into a service that can more quickly adapt to ever-changing challenges through innovation within the workforce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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