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'Furious 48' readiness exercise

An Airman from the 48th Fighter Wing takes precaution during a simulated attack at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Feb. 11, 2020. Exercise Furious 48 is a two-day exercise intended to prepare U.S. Air Force personnel for sustained combat operations in contested and degraded environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeline Herzog)
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Keeping the War Fighter Fueled in the AOR

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II approaches the refueling boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during air refueling over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 29, 2020. The F-35A is a fifth-generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility that provides U.S. Air Forces Central Command lethal war-winning airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr.)
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RocketShip delivers Delta IV Heavy boosters at VAFB

The stern gate opens on a United Launch Alliance barge, known as “RocketShip,” revealing Delta IV Heavy boosters, April 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The barge offloaded Delta IV Heavy boosters for a launch scheduled to occur later this year. The barge operation is a vital first step to executing the mission of assured access to space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubree Owens)
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Bouncing Bettys: We can do it!

Airmen from the 31st and 731st Munition Squadrons compete in the Rapid Aircraft Generation and Employment weapons-loading competition at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Jan. 7, 2020. Dressed as the legendary Rosie the Riveter, the first all-female team, or “Bouncing Bettys,” took first place in the RAGE event by demonstrating preparation and communication, which are bedrocks for success in any military conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ericka A. Woolever)
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340th EARS refuel F-16s

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies alongside a KC-135R Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Refueling Squadron, over Southwest Asia, Dec. 4, 2020. The F-16 is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that delivers airpower to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison)
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816 EAS perform cargo transport operations

C-17 Globemaster III crew members assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron perform routine flight duties during cargo transport operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 30, 2020. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the U.S. CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Harrison) (This image was altered for security purposes)
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BTF nonstop from Minot to CENTCOM

A B-52 Stratofortress flies in formation with F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15E Strike Eagles during a Bomber Task Force mission over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 21, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions help aircrew gain familiarity with the region's airspace and allow them to integrate with U.S. and partner air assets, increasing the combined force's overall readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Carnes)
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40th FLTS tests APKWS II

Maj. Nathan McCaskey, 40th Flight Test Squadron test pilot, fires a rocket from his F-16 Fighting Falcon near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 3, 2020. The rocket was being tested against a ground based stationary target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)
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Air Policing critical to Arctic strategy

F-15C/D Eagles, assigned to the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, conduct a routine aerial mission in support of NATO Air Police operations at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, Oct. 20, 2020. Operations and exercises like the NATO Air Police mission, uphold international rule-based order and maintain a steadfast layer of collective defense for all allied Arctic members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)
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Eagles in the air at RAF Lakenheath

An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, takes off at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, Oct. 14, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing engages in daily training to maintain a ready force, able to safeguard U.S. national interests and the collective defense of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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Riding the Dragon

Capt. David Cotter, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, sits in the cockpit at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 14, 2020. Not pictured, in the backseat, sits Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics. During the base visit, Dr. Roper emphasized the need for rapid, enterprise-wide deployment of digital engineering, open architecture and agile software development as the Air Force accelerates critical modernization efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dakota C. LeGrand)
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Collaboration builds camaraderie: Total Force, community firefighters train at Dover

Air Force and civilian firefighters participate in a nighttime live-fire burn exercise at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Sept. 28, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)
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USAF, RSAF conduct Exercise Desert Eagle in CENTCOM AOR

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, F-15C Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles, and Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SAs fly over Saudi Arabia while participating in a large formation exercise, Sept. 10, 2020. Air Forces Central continues to build and strengthen regional partners by training alongside one another, integrating capabilities and increasing interoperability to project agile combat employment from established and austere locations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Duncan C. Bevan)
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U.S. Air Force B-52s return to Europe for ally, partner training

Two B-52 Stratofortresses fly over RAF Station Fairford, United Kingdom, Aug. 22, 2020. Strategic bombers contribute to European theater stability as they are intended to deter conflict and offer a rapid response capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eugene Oliver)
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Joint CSAR event

Senior Airman Jack Peterson, a special mission’s aviator from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, maneuvers a .50-caliber machine gun during a joint combat search and rescue exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps, Aug. 6, 2020 near Okinawa, Japan. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations to hostile environments to recover isolated personnel during war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Orange ops

Airmen support a Transport Isolation System operation at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 17, 2020. Airmen rapidly deployed the bio-containment capability on a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time in the Indo-Pacific theater to support a COVID-19 aeromedical evacuation mission. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants while allowing in-flight medical care to patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson)
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In the loop

Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, executes a maneuver known as the "Power Loop" during a performance at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 10, 2020. The maneuver uses thrust vectoring technology unique to the F-22 that allows it to rotate through the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Sam Eckholm)
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It's raining flares

Airmen assigned to the 347th Rescue Group drop flares from an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a fini flight for Col. Bryan Creel, 347th RQG commander at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., June 5, 2020. The fini flight is a long-standing Air Force tradition that occurs when a pilot departs from an assigned unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hayden Legg)
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Ready for approach

A C-130J Super Hercules approaches the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 4, 2020. All inbound and outbound aircraft maintain communications with Yokota AB's air traffic controllers, ensuring a safe operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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100th ARW fuels B-52 off Norwegian coast

A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., breaks away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, after receiving fuel during a strategic bomber mission off the northern Norwegian coast, June 3, 2020. Joint and combined training, exercises and operations help mitigate and reduce security risks associated with increased human activity in the arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)
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