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Feeling the heat

Firefighters assigned to the 180th Civil Engineer Squadron battle a controlled burn outside of a aircraft fuselage during a training exercise at the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio, May 8, 2023. Training for diverse, real-world scenarios ensure Airmen are fully trained, qualified, prepared and ready to deploy world-wide at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Stalder Lundgren)

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Commemorative flight

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 120th Fighter Squadron, Colorado Air National Guard, painted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the unit, flies with an F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard, over Leadville, Colo., May 8, 2023. Today the 120th FS is a dual-purpose fighter squadron with pilots qualified to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions including Offensive Counter-Air, Defensive Counter-Air, OCA Interdiction, Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Right this way!

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Darryle Masnayon, 254th Security Forces Squadron security lead, talks to a Philippine air force member about proper weapons handling during subject matter expert exchanges as part of exercise Cope Thunder at Basa Air Base, Philippines, May 8, 2023. Ready and capable combat forces serve as a deterrent to aggressors by emphasizing the U.S. and Philippines’ resolve to work together to promote regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)

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Full Throttle

Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, cruises at high airspeeds during the Air Power over Hampton Roads air show at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va., May 7, 2023. The Raptor has a sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust, allowing the aircraft to cruise at supersonic airspeeds without using afterburner, otherwise known as supercruise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)

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High altitude comms

Pennsylvania Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 111th Attack Wing install an antenna on a communications tower at Biddle Air National Guard Base, Horsham, Pa., May 7, 2023. This installation consisted of climbing approximately 50 feet up the tower, properly rigging the antenna to the tower, and testing it from the ground. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Charles Casner)

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Racing dragon

Kadena Air Base’s Shogun Women team competes in the 2023 Naha Hari Dragon Boat Races in Naha City, Japan, May 5, 2023. Two teams from Kadena AB faced off against other U.S. and Japanese boat teams in the annual tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Raymond Geoffroy)

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No holds barred

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen remove rebar blocking their path during an exercise at the San Xavier Mine, Ariz., May 4, 2023. The pararescuemen participated in a simulated rescue situation at the mine as part of RED FLAG-Rescue, the Defense Department’s premier combat search and rescue exercise, which is hosted twice a year at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Finn)

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Breaking barriers

Capt. Samuel Larson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander, breaks the sound barrier during the Air Power over Hampton Roads air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., May 6, 2023. F-22 engines produce more thrust than any current fighter engine; the combination of sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust allows the F-22 to cruise at supersonic airspeeds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

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A notch above

Ben Charlebois, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, competes in the pole vault competition during the Twilight Open at the Academy's Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 5, 2023. The team concluded its regular season by recognizing its senior cadets who will be leaving the team after graduation. (U.S Air Force Photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Prepping the big guns

Master Sgt. Casey Spang, a 14th Weapons Squadron special mission aviator, waits for takeoff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 4, 2023. Special mission aviators have many duties, including conducting preflight inspections, monitoring engines and other critical aircraft systems, managing missions, operating defensive systems and computing fuel needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bailey Wyman)

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Teamwork makes the dream work

U.S. Airmen and Soldiers throw a net onto a loaded cargo pallet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2023. These Soldiers from Camp Zama, Japan, refreshed their skills on pallet building and equipment-loading procedures in a training hosted by Yokota AB Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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Rolling thunder

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform in Biloxi, Miss., April 29, 2023. The Thunderbirds headlined the Thunder Over the Sound air show to demonstrate the pride, precision and professionalism of the total force around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

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Ready for takeoff

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Eaglin, 18th Wing commander, prepares for takeoff in an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2023. Eaglin joined the 33rd Rescue Squadron for combat search and rescue training, piloting the HH-60 and performing combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Friendly skies

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Joseph Hoffman, 535th Airlift Squadron Advance Instructor Course loadmaster, sits on the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III during a training flight over Australia for exercise Global Dexterity 23-1, April 27, 2023. This is the sixth iteration of the exercise between the U.S. Air Force and its Indo-Pacific partners, which is a vital effort given the changing strategic environment in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makensie Cooper)

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Gun run

An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing performs a strafing run during exercise Haboob Havoc, April 26, 2023, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition enabling pilots from various bases to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun-runs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Catching a lift

An MH-139A Grey Wolf lifts an Air Force Global Strike Command Detachment 7 special mission aviator into the air as part of live hoist testing April 26, 2023, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 413th Flight Test Squadron and Det. 7 worked together to successfully complete the test for the Air Force’s newest helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Bringing the storm

KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to the 6th Operations Group and 927th Air Refueling Wing are marshaled on the flightline during Operation Violent Storm, April 26, 2023, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The exercise proved MacDill AFB has the capability to project airpower in a short timeframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Foster)

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Remember the Alamo

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from John Paul Stevens High School perform during U.S. Air Force Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, April 24, 2023. Military members from the area gathered at the Alamo as part of the 2023 Fiesta, which is a 10-day celebration featuring more than 100 events that feature music, food, sports, pageantry, military and patriotic observances, exhibits and parades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert

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Need for speed

The Air Force-sponsored No. 43 Legacy Motor Club car driven by Erik Jones battles for a lead spot during a NASCAR race, April 23, 2023, at Talladega Superspeedway, Ala. During the event, the U.S. Air Force Reserve celebrated 75 years of history and heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

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Training time

Staff Sgt. Austin West, 366th Security Force Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Dak, practice obedience commands with a training aid at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, April 21, 2023. MWD teams follow strict and continuous training to enhance their skills in explosion and narcotic detection, along with providing military operations support and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Krista Reed Choate)

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