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Thunder and Lightning

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Westmoreland County Airshow in Latrobe, Pa., Aug. 18, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9G-capable fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Cooling off

Second Lt. Bernard Agyepong, a healthcare services administrator assigned to the 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., cools down after participating in the Air Commando Challenge during exercise Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 15, 2024. Eighteen competing teams participated in the Air Commando Challenge, a physically demanding relay in which they all raced for the fastest time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Gottschling)

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On approach

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., approaches the boom of a 134th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker to refuel along the east coast of the United States, Aug. 14, 2024. A KC-135 is capable of offloading 7,381 pounds of fuel per minute, enabling it to refill the F-22’s 18,000-pound capacity tanks in less than three minutes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Teri Eicher)

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To the rescue

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron extinguish a fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The exercise demonstrated and enhanced the participants’ readiness, integration and response skills while operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Fuel on the go

Airman 1st Class Aaron Barton, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oil and lubricants fuels distribution operator, prepares to fuel an aircraft on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Aug. 8, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assisted warfighters and helped them to exercise all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Wheels up

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline while an F-22 Raptor takes flight during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. Bamboo Eagle exemplifies how the Air Force is recalibrating for Great Power Competition by enhancing its strength and capability, preparing to project power and deploy aircraft in coordination with the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna Smith)

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Got your six

Airmen assigned to the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron provide security during a readiness challenge at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 6, 2024. The scenario was run multiple times, with each new team developing their own strategy in response to the simulated attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

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Enjoying the view

Airmen relax after a long day of participating in exercise Agile Flag 24-3 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2024. The exercise focuses on rapid insertion into theaters while establishing critical logistics and communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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Women's Equality Day

Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing speak during a Women’s Equality Day event at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 26, 2024. The observance marks the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew S. Domingos)

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SECAF meet and greet

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall meets with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Operations Group at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 24, 2024. During his visit, Kendall expressed appreciation for the Airmen’s hard work and dedication to fostering bilateral defense ties, enhancing regional security and increasing interoperability among NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Celebrating 70 years

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies near Mount Fuji, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first C-130 flight. After its first flight in 1954, the C-130 officially entered active service in 1956 and primarily serves in the tactical role of the Air Force's airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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We’re on the way!

Lt. Col. Charles Brantigan, 416th Flight Test Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Jonathan Aronoff, T-7A Integrated Test Force director, assist Boeing test pilots in delivering a T-7A Red Hawk and BTX-1 prototype aircraft for flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024. The pilots assisted in ferrying the aircraft from the manufacturing site in St. Louis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

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Strength in partnerships

Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growlers, E-7A Wedgetail and F-35A Lightning IIs fly in formation with U.S. Air Force B-2 Bombers and F-22 Raptors over Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown, Australia, Aug. 19, 2024. The RAAF and the U.S. Air Force have a long-standing partnership that includes collaboration on exercises, training and other activities. (Royal Australian Air Force photo by FSGT Christopher Dickson)

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Target acquired

A 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy response force member prepares to engage opposing force members during an Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Aug. 19, 2024. ARROW challenges CRF teams from F.E. Warren Air Force Base Wyo., Minot AFB, N.D., and Malmstrom AFB, Mont., to demonstrate their readiness and ability to effectively provide convoy protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Landon Gunsauls)

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Back to school

Students give high-fives to Airmen assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., at Tanglewood Elementary School in Derby, Kan., Aug. 15, 2024. Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, 184th Wing and 931st AFW showed their community support by welcoming students with fist bumps and high-fives on their first day of school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

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Angled approach

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing advances towards a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during an aerial refueling mission over Utah, Aug. 15, 2024. Aerial refueling capabilities are essential for strategic and tactical operations, as well as humanitarian relief efforts in support of Air Mobility Command, U.S. Transportation Command and Department of Defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)

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To the rescue

Capt. Matthew Gullick, Florida Air National Guard emergency nurse, makes his way through a Confined Space Rescue course during an exercise Aug. 13, 2024, at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise comprises several training events that enhance air-load capabilities, refine pre- and post-deployment procedures, expand mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment and fulfill Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction and Air Force specialty code proficiency training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

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Learning about deployments

Children of service members assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base move a simulated injured Airman during a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Aug. 9, 2024. The KUDOS event is intended to teach children about deployment through simulated age-appropriate deployment activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa)

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Overcoming obstacles

Military working dog Daria runs the obstacle course with Senior Airman Andrew Melis, 60th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. MWD’s are trained to subdue or intimidate suspects before having to use lethal force, as well as detect explosives, narcotics, and other harmful materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Strategic airlift

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., arrives at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 8, 2024. The 60th AMW’s mission supports force posture changes to improve force protection procedures, increase support to the defense of allies and to remain ready to respond to various contingencies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Lowe)

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