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Chalks up!

Crew chiefs assigned to the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron run toward a 23rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 23, 2023, to remove the chocks and launch the aircraft to Moron Air Base, Spain, to participate in Bomber Task Force 23-2. The U.S. maintains a strong, credible strategic bomber force that enhances the security and stability of allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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Department of the Air Force Coaching

Department of the Air Force Coaching (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Masie)

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Department of the Air Force Coaching

Department of the Air Force Coaching (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Masie)

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Department of the Air Force Coaching

Department of the Air Force Coaching (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Masie)

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Department of the Air Force Coaching

Department of the Air Force Coaching (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Masie)

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Department of the Air Force Coaching

Department of the Air Force Coaching (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Masie)

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Department of the Air Force Coaching

Department of the Air Force Coaching (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Masie)

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Next stop, Fuji

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's heavy containerized delivery system bundles drop from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at JGSDF East Fuji Maneuver Area, Japan, Jan. 31, 2023, during exercise Airborne 23. The large-scale airborne operation integrating air and ground forces from Japan and the United States used nine C-130Js assigned to Yokota Air Base and Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., to carry approximately 300 JGSDF paratroopers and bundles to drop zones at Higashi-Fuji training field during the static-line personnel jump portion of the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Thunderbirds rock Airshow London

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform for an Airshow London Skydrive in London, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 9, 2022. This was the Thunderbirds second performance in Canada during the 2022 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Moon launch

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" practice during the team's inaugural winter training trip at Spaceport America, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. The trip provided the team a month of airshow practice while in different conditions and terrains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)

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Ready to go...

First Lt. James Summer, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. Aircrew flight equipment personnel are vital in delivering safe and mission-ready support equipment for F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10 pilots at Osan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)

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Monster Garage

Orlando Cepeda, 90th Logistics Readiness Squadron mobile metal mechanic, welds a piece of metal on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Nov. 29, 2022. With more than 40 years of experience, the 90th LRS Monster Garage or body shop team repairs the 90th Missile Wing fleet while supporting the Air Force Global Strike priority of people by finding ways to train the next generation of Airmen and find innovative solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joseph Coslett Jr.)

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Exercise Global Dexterity

Senior Airman Chelsea Ecat, 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, monitors the refueling of a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Global Dexterity at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Global Dexterity 2022, which was conducted at RAAF Base Amberley, was designed to help develop the bilateral tactical airlift and airdrop capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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Through the mist

Master Sgt. Matt Dillon, 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a safe for maintenance observation on a C-17 Globemaster III at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pa., Nov. 3, 2022. Crew chiefs perform safe for maintenance observations to ensure they can safely conduct the scheduled maintenance for the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)

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Through the mist

Master Sgt. Matt Dillon, 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a safe for maintenance observation on a C-17 Globemaster III at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Nov. 3, 2022. Crew chiefs perform safe for maintenance observations to ensure they can safely conduct the scheduled maintenance for the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)

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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. traveled to Colombia Oct. 10-11, 2022, to further strengthen the longstanding and vital U.S.-Colombia defense relationship. During the visit, Brown's itinerary included a meeting with Colombian air force Commander Maj. Gen. Luis Carlos Córdoba Avendaño and engagements at the Military Transport Air Command and Air Force Combat Air Command No. 1. Throughout the visit, Brown emphasized the value the U.S. places on the bilateral strategic partnership and thanked Colombia for its leadership as a regional security exporter. (Courtesy photo)

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Honoring in the Air Force

U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in a capabilities demonstration in honor of the U.S. Air Force's 75th Anniversary at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022. Aircraft, including F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft, participated in the 75-fighter jet formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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Thunderbirds

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, perform for the Airshow London Skydrive in London, Ontario, September, 9, 2022. This was the Thunderbirds second performance in Canada for the 2022 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Readying the Raptor

U.S Air Force crew chiefs maintain an F-22 Raptor from the Hawaiian Raptor Expeditionary Squadron, a Total Force integrated unit based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, conduct a basic post-flight inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 8, 2022. Opportunities to train alongside allies and partners enhance interoperability and bolster a collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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A sight to see

U.S Air Force crew chiefs from the Hawaiian Raptor Expeditionary Squadron, a Total Force Integrated unit based out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, conduct a basic post-flight inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 8, 2022. Opportunities to train alongside our Allies and partners enhance interoperability and bolster our collective ability to support a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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