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Global care

U.S. Air Force Reserve Maj. Emily De Leon, 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron surgical physician assistant, participates in a hysterectomy procedure, Feb. 24, 2026, at Joseph N. France General Hospital, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. The collaboration supported the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission to strengthen regional medical partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

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Leading forward

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach delivers remarks at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 23, 2026. Wilsbach spoke about unit readiness and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Joint power

A B-2 Spirit conducts an integrated maritime strike training exercise with U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II and F/A-18E Super Hornets from Carrier Air Wing 11 off the coast of California, Feb. 12, 2026. Counter-maritime exercises improve interoperability and demonstrate the ability of joint forces to operate in contested environments. (U.S. Navy photo by Katie Archibald)

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Airmen and special warfare recruits participate in physical training during Exercise Bolt and Dagger at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 16, 2025. The three-day exercise incorporates physical fitness as one of several foundational components that prepare Airmen for the demands of the Tactical Air Control Party mission and overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe speaks at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium Feb. 25, 2026. Wolfe spoke about competence, commitment and attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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De-icing ops

An Airman assigned to the 157th Air Refueling Wing performs aircraft de-icing operations as part of a nuclear operations readiness exercise at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., Feb. 7, 2026. The multi-day exercise tested the wing’s ability to rapidly generate aerial refueling capabilities in support of unconventional warfare operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Timm Huffman)

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Captive carry test

A YFQ-44A, part of the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, undergoes an undated captive carry test at an undisclosed California test location. This test phase uses inert munitions to methodically validate weapons integration, structural performance and safety, ensuring the platform can safely carry external stores. (Courtesy photo)

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Wolf in the shadows

A 582nd Helicopter Group MH-139 Grey Wolf lands at Launch Facility E-10 near Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Feb. 19, 2026. The MH-139 is part of Air Force Global Strike Command’s helicopter modernization effort to replace the UH-1N Huey and enhance security response, convoy escort and airlift capabilities across the intercontinental ballistic missile enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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At the ready

Senior Airman Zachariah Tucker, 95th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-35A Lightning II during exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 17, 2026. The exercise provides Airmen with the opportunity to operate from austere locations, demonstrating flexibility and endurance required to sustain combat power and ensure survivability in dynamic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amanda Alvarez)

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Precision welding

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jordan Green and Senior Airman Noah Dunn, 86th Maintenance Squadron metals technician journeymen, weld metal strips at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 17, 2026. Welding uses heat, pressure or both to fuse two pieces of metal, creating a strong, permanent bond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Paden Henry)

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Engage!

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Moore, 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron convoy squad leader, fires an M4 assault rifle during a force-on-force exercise at Garrison, N.D., Feb. 6, 2026. Moore coordinated the movement, tactics and efforts of his team to engage and defeat a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kyle Wilson)

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Nuclear unload

Airmen unload nuclear reactor components from a C-17 Globemaster III at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Feb. 15, 2026. The Air Force, in coordination with the Department of Energy and Valar Atomics, airlifted the reactor aboard a C-17 from March Air Reserve Base, Calif., to Hill AFB. The reactor will be transported to the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab for testing and evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

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Night flares

A C-17 Globemaster III conducts flare testing operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 13, 2026. Eglin AFB units coordinated flare-testing operations to evaluate and field improved defensive-system capabilities for Air Mobility Command aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

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Testifying on the Hill

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during a Personnel Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2026. Wolfe addressed quality-of-life initiatives, force development priorities, and the well-being of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

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Night preflight

Airmen assigned to the 95th Fighter Generation Squadron perform preflight checks on an F-35A Lightning II during an exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 night sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 9, 2026. Hundreds of Airmen from the 325th Fighter Wing travelled to Nellis AFB in support of the training exercise working alongside joint and coalition partners to enhance warfighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)

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Raptor in the sky

An F-22A Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes off for a mission in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2, 2026. The exercise brings together U.S. and allied forces to train as a fully integrated team in high-end, realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Sanders)

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Attacking the basket

Air Force Academy Cadet Eli Robinson, Air Force Falcons guard, attempts a layup during a basketball game against Fresno State on Jan. 31, 2026, at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)

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