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Ready to refuel

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during a Bomber Task Force mission, Feb. 20, 2025. Bombers routinely deploy to the Middle East, and European and Pacific theaters to demonstrate the U.S. military’s ability to rapidly deploy combat power anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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View of the pit

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle prepares to refuel while flying over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 18, 2025. The Strike Eagle conducts missions within the area of responsibility defending U.S. assets, allies and coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William Rio Rosado)

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Airborne firefighter

A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing, is airborne during a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training at Top-of-the-World, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2025. MAFFS training prepares aircrews for wildfire suppression efforts ahead of the upcoming fire season. The Wyoming Air National Guard conducted the training alongside the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing, enhancing joint wildfire response capabilities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas)

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Smooth it out

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesus Rodriquez, a 380th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, operates an asphalt drum compactor roller during a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair training exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 11, 2025. As part of the final repair phase, the compactor roller ensures a stable and even surface, allowing the airfield to withstand the rigors of sustained flight operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Around the Air Force

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Special Operations Command has a new airframe they're naming the Skyraider II that can provide close air support and reconnaissance, the last F-16 training squadron at Luke Air Force Base transitions to the F-35A Lightning II, and a professional development course for senior noncommissioned officers in the Pacific runs its first-ever Agile Combat Employment field training exercise.

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Around the Air Force

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Special Operations Command has a new airframe they're naming the Skyraider II that can provide close air support and reconnaissance, the last F-16 training squadron at Luke Air Force Base transitions to the F-35A Lightning II, and a professional development course for senior noncommissioned officers in the Pacific runs its first-ever Agile Combat Employment field training exercise.

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Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speak on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speaks on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna speak on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks on a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 5, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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AFA Symposium

Brig. Gen. Ryan Keeney, director, Concepts and Strategy, Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Futures, speaks at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. Harris joined a discussion on the updates to the Air Force's force design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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AFA Symposium

Lt. Gen. Dave Harris, deputy chief of staff for Air Force Futures, speaks at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. Harris joined a discussion on the updates to the Air Force's force design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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AFA Symposium

Lt. Gen. Dave Harris, deputy chief of staff for Air Force Futures, Maj. Gen Joseph Kunkel, the director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, and Brig. Gen. Ryan Keeney, the director, Concepts and Strategy, Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Futures, speak at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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AFA Symposium

Lt. Gen. Dave Harris, deputy chief of staff for Air Force Futures, Maj. Gen Joseph Kunkel, director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, and Brig. Gen. Ryan Keeney, director, Concepts and Strategy, Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Futures, speak at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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AFA Symposium

Maj. Gen Joseph Kunkel, director of Force Design, Integration, and Wargaming, speaks at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. Kunkel joined a discussion which focused on the Air Force's force design. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks)

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Senior leaders discuss intelligence driving unified action

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Leah Lauderback, deputy chief of staff, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations, left, Greg Ryckman, Global Integration deputy director, and U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, deputy chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, converse during a discussion panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. The symposium is an opportunity to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

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Senior leaders discuss intelligence driving unified action

U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, deputy chief of Space Operations for Intelligence, speaks during a discussion panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. The symposium is an opportunity to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

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Senior leaders discuss intelligence driving unified action

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Leah Lauderback, deputy chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations speaks during a discussion panel at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., March 4, 2025. The symposium is an opportunity to meet and address Airmen, Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emmeline James)

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