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Hammer time

Airmen from the 19th Contracting and 19th Comptroller squadrons work with the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron to construct two Small Shelter System tents at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., May 29, 2025. The exercise aimed to enhance readiness by putting Airmen in realistic scenarios that mirror high-pressure situations downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Ortega Corona)

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Spirit ready

An R-12 hydrant service vehicle refuels a B-2 Spirit during hot-pit refueling operations at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 28, 2025. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft immediately after landing while keeping the engines running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Fuel above

Capt. Jack Ault, 21st Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III instructor pilot, flies a C-17 beneath a KC-46A Pegasus during a routine aerial refueling training mission over California, June 5, 2025. A C-17 aircrew assigned to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., accomplished training while traveling to Joint Base Charleston, S.C. They picked up humanitarian aid that was later delivered to El Salvador and Guatemala through the Denton Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Yasmeen Joachim Jordan)

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Target focus

Maj. Cameron Elward, 38th Rescue Squadron, fires downrange during a care-under-fire scenario June 4, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The scenario was part of the 96th Medical Group’s week-long Tier 3 tactical combat casualty care training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Welcome party

A C-40B Clipper carrying Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, arrives at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, 2025. During his visit to Guam and other key U.S., allied and commercial sites across the Pacific, Reed gathered insights to strengthen USTRANSCOM’s understanding of regional logistics and military transportation challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner)

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Attention to detail

Defense attachés from 17 allied and partner nations view the bomb bay of an F-35A Lightning II during a base visit, June 2, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The attachés visited Luke AFB to deepen cooperation on F-35 training and integration. The attachés, representing nations from United Kingdom, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania, received an in-depth look at how the U.S. and its partners are advancing fifth-generation fighter integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elias Carrero)

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Southern Star

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing prepare a C-5M Super Galaxy for a mission supporting exercise Southern Star 25 at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, June 1, 2025. The multinational special operations exercise runs from May 26 to June 8, uniting forces from six nations and 10 observer countries, with over 2,700 participants focused on enhancing interoperability and strengthening global special operations forces partnerships through joint training across Chile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Julian Hernandez)

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In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Air Force Safety Center announces Phase II of the Chief of Staff’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign, Project Magellan earns international recognition by winning the 2025 Founder’s Award, and AETC aims to train 1,500 pilots per year.

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Let it burn

Staff Sgt. Cameron Phillips, assigned to the 388th Maintenance Squadron, performs checks on an afterburner from a General Electric F110 jet engine, used to power an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during an engine test run at a hush house at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 6, 2025. The 388th MXS specializes in inspecting, maintaining and repairing jet engines to ensure peak performance and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

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Light ‘er up!

An Airman participates in a heavy weapons qualifications event at the Sayler Creek Range, Idaho, June 6, 2025. Airmen qualified on the M240 machine gun, M249 squad automatic weapon and Mark 19 grenade launcher. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Jadyn Eisenbrandt)

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In formation

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., June 6, 2025. The Beale Air and Space Expo 2025 invited the community to witness the power, precision and skill of some of the world’s top aerial performers, as well as enjoy a range of on-the-ground attractions including static displays, food vendors, interactive displays and family-friendly activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chelsea Arana)

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Mission extended

An F-35A Lightning II refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry North, June 5, 2025, near Volk Field, Camp Douglas, Wis. Sentry North is a military exercise focused on combat-ready training in simulated contested environments and is specifically designed to enhance the U.S. Air Force and Defense Department’s readiness, interoperability and capability in an air-to-air simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jason Rolfe)

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Weapons school

An F-15E Strike Eagle taxis out for a mission during U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 5, 2025. WSINT is a graduate-level training event that combines multi-domain assets in large-force scenarios, enabling U.S. Air Force and joint service members to hone tactical expertise and integrate advanced capabilities in a dynamic threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Bomber take off

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 5, 2025. Held twice annually, WSINT enables joint force integration across domains, enhancing readiness and sharpening warfighting capabilities over the Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Airman’s best friend

Senior Airman Kimbree Rush, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, comforts a MWD on board an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter above Tucson, Ariz., June 3, 2025. Rush spent 20 minutes in the air with her MWD flying above Tucson to become comfortable on board the helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jaden Kidd)

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Setting the field

Airmen participate in a wargaming drill as part of Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., June 1, 2025. Civilians and prior enlisted service members with college degrees undergo a 60-day training program at the school, culminating in their commissioning as officers in the Air Force or Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Damien Thomas)

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Hand salute

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team commander, salutes his crew chief as he taxis out in an F-16 Fighting Falcon during the team’s final flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Since 1995, the demonstration team has enhanced U.S. outreach efforts over a span of 30 years with approximately 400 airshows to 24.7 million audience members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Leading the way

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Tech. Sgt. Kieran Kelly, 9th Munitions Squadron, Air Force Combat Ammunition Center instructor, inspect GBU-38 bombs during a visit to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., May 28, 2025. The 9th MUNS develops the future of combat airpower by providing upgrade training for munitions systems specialists across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Preparation down under

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron prepare an RC-135V Rivet Joint during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, May 21, 2025. The RC-135V is a highly specialized signals intelligence platform, equipped to collect, analyze and deliver real-time electronic intelligence. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by 2nd Lt. James Strong)

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Locked-in

Airman 1st Class Kevin Mills, an alarm monitor with the 374th Security Forces Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to perform hand-release push-ups during the 2025 Advanced Combat Skills Assessment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 19, 2025. Hosted by Pacific Air Forces, the Combat Fitness Assessment is one of six grueling events that make up the ACSA —a multi-day, high-intensity evaluation that tests the tactical readiness, physical endurance and mental resilience of Airmen, primarily from security forces and other combat-ready career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natasha Ninete)

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