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ATAC-11

Shown is members of the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps Team 11. The team recently provided a number of recommendations to senior U.S. Air Force leaders including outlining actions the service should consider as it develops the replacement for the E-4B Nightwatch fleet, also known as National Airborne Operations Center or NAOC. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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350th EARS fuels B-52 Bomber Task Force

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during a bomber task force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 7, 2021. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds of altitudes of up to 50,000 feet providing a global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

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Air Force 74th Birthday

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Gen. John E. Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Senior Airman Alexis Hill, the youngest Airman present, stand at attention for the national anthem during the Air Force’s 74th birthday celebration at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Sept. 17, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Osprey flight around the United Arab Emirates

A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron takes part in a photo chase mission in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 16, 2021. The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)

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SecAF holiday visit to Minot AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and North Dakota senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven meet with the Airmen of the 54th Helicopter Squadron during their visit to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 23, 2021. The senior leaders visited during the holidays to show their appreciation for the Minot AFB Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Wright)

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USecAF Jones DAF staff meeting

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones greets Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond during a meeting with senior Air Force and Space Force leaders on her first day at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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USecAF Jones arrival and admin swearing-in ceremony

Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones greets staff members on her first day at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 26, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Taking the oath

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., issues the Oath of Enlistment to 68 Delayed Entry Program applicants in front of the Veterans Day parade review stand in New York City, Nov. 11, 2021. The DEP is a program for recruits who enlist in the Air Force but have not yet attended basic military training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Conroy)

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Reserve Airman prepares COVID-19 vaccination

A Reserve Airman assigned to the 307th Medical Squadron prepares a syringe before administering a COVID-19 vaccination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Nov. 7, 2021. The unit was administering the shots as part of on-going mitigation efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Celeste Zuniga)

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Spirit fire

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in a spirit-rally bonfire on The Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 3, 2021. Cadets held the rally in anticipation of the upcoming Air Force vs. Army football game in Arlington, Texas, Nov. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Airmen repair simulated crater for routine training

Airmen assigned to the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron repair a simulated crater during routine Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2021. The crater fill is one of many stages involved in the damage repair process that allows Airmen to quickly fix a heavily damaged airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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Presence patrol

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer flies over the Persian Gulf on a presence patrol above the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Oct. 30, 2021. The flight was a five-hour, non-stop multilateral mission with participation from air forces including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerreht Harris)

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Scenic flyover

U.S. Air Force and Swedish Air Force members sit on the tail of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 352d Special Operations Wing, during a low level formation flight over Sweden, Oct. 26, 2021. The participants honed skills and shared knowledge during a bi-lateral exercise hosted by the Swedish Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Westin Warburton)

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All-female flight

Female fighter pilots assigned to the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons join together before flying a historic all-female flight at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 25, 2021. The flight is the first time 10 female Airmen have planned, led and flown in a formation together while assigned to Osan AB. Eight of the pilots are A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots and two are F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

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F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts aerial refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot conducts aerial refueling with an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker above the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2021. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers war-winning airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pick)

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Tunnel vision

Airmen assigned to the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron engine test cell inspect the inside of an exhaust tube for damage after an engine run at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 13, 2021. The tube allows for safe testing of the F110-GE-129 engine’s 15-foot afterburner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dallin Wrye)

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Lightning Challenge

Tactical air control party Airmen complete the last of their 12-mile hike during their last day of the Lighting Challenge at Camp Butner, N.C., Oct. 21, 2021. The challenge is an annual event that evaluates TACP specialists from around the globe through tests of agile combat employment, physical ability and marksmanship skill to identify the most outstanding multi-capable Airmen in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charlye Alonso)

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Family reunion following deployment

Family members of 128th Air Refueling Wing Airmen welcome home and embrace their loved ones at General Mitchell Field, Milwaukee, Wisc., Oct. 19, 2021. Airmen from the 128th ARW regularly deploy around the world in support of various ongoing operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kellen Kroening)

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Afterburner 360

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the “burner 360” during the Orlando Air and Space Show in Sanford, Fla., Oct. 17, 2021. During the aerial maneuver, the diamond formation of four F-16’s fly in a 360-degree turn with afterburners and air brakes engaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Cleared to land

Capt. Orr Genish, 37th Bomb Squadron weapons systems officer, uses a land mobile radio as he watches a B-1B Lancer land in support of a Bomber Task Force mission at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, Oct. 17, 2021. Operating with a variety of aircraft and units in the Indo-Pacific, Pacific Air Forces maintains ready and postured forces prepared to respond to and support global operations. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone)

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