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Innovator Series: Hazel Ying Lee

Hazel Ying Lee became the first Chinese American woman to earn a pilot’s license and fly for the U.S. military under the Army Air Corps. Lee’s bravery and service record paved the way to secure military status for women pilots and echoed a legacy of equality and inclusion. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Alfredo Tirado)

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Defenders receive OC spray training

Airman 1st Class Levi Rainbolt, 81st SFS installation entry controller, is sprayed with oleoresin capsicum by Justin Depew, 81st Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, during OC spray training at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 18, 2021. The training is a required one-time exposure of the OC spray for all security forces members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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CMSAF visits heritage museum to see new AFJROTC enlisted legacy display

Staff Sgt. Tikeya Strong, Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discuss the new JROTC enlisted instructor legacy display at the Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala., May 12, 2021. Strong created the display, which honors the dedication AFJROTC enlisted instructors have by continuing to serve the nation past their 20 years on active duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Hodge)

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Republic of Singapore Air Force deploys to Andersen AFB

Republic of Singapore air force airmen assigned to the 807 Squadron perform post-flight maintenance on a RSAF F-15SG during a deployment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 24, 2021. The training opportunity in Guam is a reflection of long-standing bilateral defense relations between Singapore and the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)

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Republic of Singapore Air Force deploys to Andersen AFB

A Republic of Singapore air force F-15SG is shown during a deployment on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 24, 2021. The RSAF has been deploying fighter aircraft to Guam for rotational training since 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Crisp)

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With Flare: C-5M Super Galaxy visits Eglin AFB for countermeasures testing

A 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy releases flares during a test May 12, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Dover AFB aircraft and aircrew released the flares as part of a two-week defensive countermeasures test program with the 46th Test Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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With Flare: C-5M Super Galaxy visits Eglin AFB for countermeasures testing

A C-5M Super Galaxy lifts off for a mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 13. The Dover AFB aircraft and crew visited the base for a series of nighttime defensive countermeasures tests on Eglin’s ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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With Flare: C-5M Super Galaxy visits Eglin AFB for countermeasures testing

A 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy releases flares during a test May 12, 2021, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Dover AFB aircraft and aircrew released the flares as part of a two-week defensive countermeasures test program with the 46th Test Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Reserve chief does big things at Air Force Recruiting Service

Now-retired Air Force Reserve Brig. Gen. Christian Funk served as the honorary captain for the Air Force Academy during a Falcons football game, Oct. 19, 2018. To his left is Chief Master Sgt. Michael Johnson, Air Force Recruiting Service chief of strategic marketing. Johnson and Funk began working sporting events in the Miami area when they were both assigned to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chance Babin)

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AF GeoBase safely integrates sUAS in AFCEC operations

Julio Toala, Air Force Civil Engineer Center GeoBase program geospatial operations manager, receives training from Joseph Campbell, Emerging Technologies Institute chief technology officer and lead instructor, on drone pre-flight checks at San Geronimo Air Park, Texas, May 7, 2021. The training focused on pre- and post-flight checks, projecting flight patterns and 3D mapping using images from the drone. The Air Force GeoBase mission is to create and exploit geospatial information and services to optimize agile combat support and minimize operational risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian J. Valencia)

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AF GeoBase safely integrates sUAS in AFCEC operations

The student inspects and changes out propellers on a drone during pre-flight checks during Air Force Civil Engineer Center GeoBase program drone training at San Geronimo Air Park, Texas, May 7, 2021. The training focused on pre- and post-flight checks, projecting flight patterns and 3D mapping using images from the drone. The Air Force GeoBase mission is to create and exploit geospatial information and services to optimize agile combat support and minimize operational risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian J. Valencia)

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AF GeoBase safely integrates sUAS in AFCEC operations

A drone takes flight as members of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center GeoBase program go through drone training at San Geronimo Air Park, Texas, May 7, 2021. The training focused on pre and post-flight checks, projecting flight patterns and 3D mapping using images from the drone. The Air Force GeoBase mission is to create and exploit geospatial information and services to optimize agile combat support and minimize operational risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian J. Valencia)

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Air Force opens new F-16 production line for foreign military sales

Shown is the Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 foreign military sales production line in Greenville, S.C. To support the growing demand for new F-16 Fighting Falcons from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with the aerospace, arms, defense, security, and advanced technologies company to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter aircraft. (Lockheed Martin Corp. courtesy photo)

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Air Force opens new F-16 production line for foreign military sales

A F-16 Fighting Falcon flies during a mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 14, 2019. To support the growing demand for new F-16 Fighting Falcon from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with Lockheed Martin Corp. to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter aircraft at the company’s facility in Greenville, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

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Tuskegee Airman Wreath Laying Ceremony 2021

Retired Lt. Col. Vorry Moon of the Tuskegee Airman "Hooks" Jones Chapter, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during a Tuskegee Airman wreath-laying ceremony in the Honor Garden at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 7, 2021. The annual tribute recognizes how the actions of the Tuskegee Airman changed the Air Force, the military, and the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Deployment Transition Center resumes in-person services

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jessica Martinez Santana, 86th Mission Support Group Detachment 1 mission set manager, left, shows Deployment Transition Center participants donated items at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 4, 2021. The DTC accepts donations from various organizations, allowing them to show their appreciation to service members returning from overseas deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez)

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Acting SecAF visits Robins AFB

Ben Stuart, 562nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deputy director, briefs Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth on the C-17 Globemaster III sustainment mission at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., May 10, 2021. The 562nd AMXS, part of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, performs programmed depot maintenance on legacy airframes to ensure the Air Force’s readiness for the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tommie Horton)

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Acting SecAF visits Robins AFB

Ken Emery, right, Museum of Aviation director, gives a tour of the museum to Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth, left, May 10, 2021. Roth met with community leaders as part of his site visit to Robins Air Force Base where he received updates on the base’s depot maintenance operations and Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System programs, along with meeting with Robins AFB Airmen to discuss their work-life situations and how each Airmen fit into the larger Air Force picture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Allen)

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Acting SecAF visits Robins AFB

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth is briefed by Derek Cook, 577th Software Engineering Squadron team lead, at the Project Synergy facility in Warner Robins, Ga., May 10, 2021. Project Synergy, a collaborative effort between the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex and the Houston County Board of Education, was established in response to the growing software workloads within the Air Force and the need for space currently unavailable at Robins Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Joseph Mather)

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ACC establishes task force to prepare for high-end fight

Several F-15E Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, sit on the ramp for Agile Flag 21-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., April 30, 2021. Air Combat Command developed the experiment to create a lead wing, aligning squadrons from different locations under a single commander, enhancing their readiness as a team before deploying into a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier)

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