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Extending the mission

Two F-35A Lightning IIs from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, refuel from an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 over Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2023. Red Flag-Alaska provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (Courtesy photo)

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Feeling the heat

Airman Lucas Shelton, 127th Wing firefighter, douses a training fire inside a building at a controlled structure burn during exercise Northern Strike 23 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich., Aug 14, 2023. Northern Strike 2023 is a premier reserve component training event that integrates both U.S. and partner nation readiness training to build interoperability and strengthen partnerships in an all-domain environment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Oposnow)

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Head over heels

Staff Sgt. Cameron Cullen, a student with the 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit, jumps from a plane during the Combat Leader Course over Marana, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023. The CLC trains the next generation of Air Force pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

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Head over heels

Staff Sgt. Cameron Cullen, a student with the 68th Rescue Squadron Formal Training Unit, jumps from a plane during the Combat Leader Course over Marana, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2023. The CLC trains the next generation of Air Force pararescuemen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

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Mirror image

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” perform at the Rochester Air Show, Aug. 12-13, 2023, in Rochester, N.Y. The Thunderbirds performed their second New York airshow alongside many other performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm)

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Let the sparks fly

Tech. Sgt. Richard Collins, Pennsylvania Air National Guard vehicle maintenance craftsman, performs maintenance on an Aircraft Tug MB2 undercarriage Aug. 11, 2023, near Pittsburgh, Pa. The MB2 is an aircraft towing vehicle used by the U.S. Air Force and allied forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

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Gimme paw

Senior Airman Cassandra Timm, 90th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Robi, box with each other after training at the kennels on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Aug. 11, 2023. Robi is a single purpose detection dog and provides detection capability for Air Force assets and personnel assigned to F.E. Warren AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Post)

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Prepared for takeoff

Senior Airman Jason Green, an F-35A Lightning II crew chief with the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 33rd Fighter Wing, prepares an F-35 for takeoff at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisc., Aug. 11, 2023. Volk Field offers a joint training environment for current and future weapons platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abigail Duell)

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Let the sparks fly

Tech. Sgt. Richard Collins, Pennsylvania Air National Guard vehicle maintenance craftsman, performs maintenance on an Aircraft Tug MB2 undercarriage Aug. 11, 2023, near Pittsburgh, Pa. The MB2 is an aircraft towing vehicle used by the U.S. Air Force and allied forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

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Weapon’s check

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Summer Curry, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron equipment liaison office technician, cross references weapons against a list during an equipment organization visit at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 10, 2023. With the second largest expeditionary theater distribution center in U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 386th ELRS supplies weapons and other mission-critical items to members deployed throughout the 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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Jolly combat training

An HH-60W Jolly Green II, assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron, participates in air-to-air combat training over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., Aug. 10, 2023. The training qualified 34th WPS student pilot instructors in air combat maneuvers against fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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All strapped in

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Royal Air Force personnel assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron and the 93rd Expeditionary Squadron assemble munitions during the Combat Ammunition Production exercise at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Aug. 10, 2023. CAPEX is a non-rated, non-aircraft, live-munitions production exercise in support of air tasking orders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)

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Spirit in the shadows

A B-2 Spirit is prepared for a Bomber Task Force mission at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 12, 2023. BTF missions are designed to provide assurance to allies while deterring adversaries and giving Airmen interoperable training to enhance their skills for real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Garcia)

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Acceptance Day

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the annual Acceptance Day Parade at Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 9, 2023. Acceptance Day marks the completion of Basic Cadet Training at the Academy where new cadets receive their fourth-class shoulder boards signifying their acceptance into the Cadet Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Rayna Grace)

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Simulated attack

U.S. Air Force Medical personnel from the 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron field response team and the 405th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron prepare to load victims from a simulated attack onto a C-130J Super Hercules during a contingency response development at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 9, 2023. This mass-casualty training event provided joint participants from multiple wings and squadrons with the chance to put their life-saving medical capabilities to the test, ensuring the safety of the U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Long)

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Friendly formation

U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, fly in a three-plane formation with Bulgarian NATO allies during exercise Thracian Summer 2023 out of Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria, Aug. 9, 2023. This exercise provided field training requirements and enhanced interoperability with allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

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Eyes in the brush

Senior Airman Louie Caraballo, 633rd Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, lays prone near a tree line to prevent opposing forces from breaching the perimeter during an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 8, 2023. The SFS conducts annual training on security tactics and procedures to better equip defenders to guard against potential threats on the installation and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ian Sullens)

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Just hanging out

Airman 1st Class Rudolph Laumbach and Senior Airman Seth Gulbranson, 205th Engineering Installation Squadron radio frequency transmission system technicians, practice rescue operations from a tower during annual training at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, in Okla., Aug. 8, 2023. Members of the 205th EIS and 137th Special Operations Communications Squadron partnered for their annual training to certify 15 members in tower climbing, rappelling and rescue operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire)

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Lightning in tow

A U.S. Air Force 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief tows an F-35A Lightning II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 7, 2023. Maintenance crews worked throughout the day to return the aircraft to the fighter ramps in preparation to resume normal flying operations after the aircraft had been hangared for the duration of Typhoon Khanun. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Liquid Oxygen

Staff Sgt. Austin Klein, 180th Fighter Wing crew chief, services a liquid oxygen bottle for an F-16 Fighting Falcon during exercise Northern Lightning at Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wis., Aug. 7, 2023. Northern Lightning is a joint training exercise emphasizing user-defined objectives resulting in tailored, scenario-based, full spectrum training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Stalder Lundgren)

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