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The boys in blue are back!

Air Force's Cade Harris sees daylight as he breaks away for a touchdown against Merrimack College during the Air Force Academy Falcons’ season-opening game, Aug. 31, 2024, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Merrimack 21-6, and the victory marks their 18th straight season-opening win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

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Double Eagle

Two F-15 Strike Eagles, assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, fly in formation over the southeastern United States, Aug. 29, 2024. The F-15's superior maneuverability and acceleration are achieved through high engine thrust-to-weight ratio and low wing-loading. Low wing-loading, the ratio of aircraft weight to its wing area, is a vital factor in maneuverability and combined with the high thrust-to-weight ratio, enables the aircraft to turn tightly without losing airspeed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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Walking the walk

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pass B-2 Spirits as they walk on the flightline to a reenlistment ceremony at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Aug. 23, 2024. Reenlisting in a foreign country is a special opportunity for service members while deployed overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Norman)

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Security measures

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron discuss security measures during Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Aug. 22, 2024. Training events like UFS 24 demonstrate the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea and reinforce regional stability within U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Vigilant eye

A Convoy Response Force Airman from the 91st Missile Security Operations Squadron interacts with opposing forces actors while guarding a National Defense Area during the Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey’s South Range, Wyo., Aug. 20, 2024. Over three weeks, CRF teams from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Malmstrom AFB, Mont., and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., demonstrated their ability to protect resources in the missile fields, working closely with base agencies and local law enforcement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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Strengthening alliances

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall meets with key officials as he begins his engagements at the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, Aug. 19, 2024, to strengthen international partnerships. Kendall’s trip reinforces the shared relationship between the United States, the Department of the Air Force, and NATO and the importance of the indispensable alliance that ensures transparent and effective collaboration across all warfighting domains to ensure collective security for the region. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Thunder and Lightning

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Westmoreland County Airshow in Latrobe, Pa., Aug. 18, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9G-capable fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Cooling off

Second Lt. Bernard Agyepong, a healthcare services administrator assigned to the 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., cools down after participating in the Air Commando Challenge during exercise Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 15, 2024. Eighteen competing teams participated in the Air Commando Challenge, a physically demanding relay in which they all raced for the fastest time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Gottschling)

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On approach

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., approaches the boom of a 134th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker to refuel along the east coast of the United States, Aug. 14, 2024. A KC-135 is capable of offloading 7,381 pounds of fuel per minute, enabling it to refill the F-22’s 18,000-pound capacity tanks in less than three minutes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Teri Eicher)

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To the rescue

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron extinguish a fire during a traffic accident exercise at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 14, 2024. The exercise demonstrated and enhanced the participants’ readiness, integration and response skills while operating in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Fuel on the go

Airman 1st Class Aaron Barton, 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron petroleum oil and lubricants fuels distribution operator, prepares to fuel an aircraft on the flightline during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Aug. 8, 2024. During Bamboo Eagle, Air Mobility Command assisted warfighters and helped them to exercise all-domain combat-power generation from disaggregated basing locations throughout the western U.S., along with distributed command and control, agile logistics and tactical air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenneth Abbate)

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Wheels up

A C-17 Globemaster III sits on the flightline while an F-22 Raptor takes flight during exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024. Bamboo Eagle exemplifies how the Air Force is recalibrating for Great Power Competition by enhancing its strength and capability, preparing to project power and deploy aircraft in coordination with the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna Smith)

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Got your six

Airmen assigned to the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron provide security during a readiness challenge at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 6, 2024. The scenario was run multiple times, with each new team developing their own strategy in response to the simulated attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

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Enjoying the view

Airmen relax after a long day of participating in exercise Agile Flag 24-3 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Aug. 3, 2024. The exercise focuses on rapid insertion into theaters while establishing critical logistics and communications. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed

Royal Australian Air Force personnel present a gift to Papua New Guinea Defence Force Lt. Col. Douglas Vavar (middle), Air Wing commanding officer, at the closing ceremony for Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 30, 2024. Pacific Angel 24-1 is a four-day search and rescue focused field training exercise and subject matter expert exchange. During the exercise Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel received training and exchange knowledge with U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force experts on areas such as aircraft maintenance, adverse terrain survival and swift water personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed

Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force medical personnel practice rendering first aid on a RAAF C-27J Spartan mid-flight during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Papua New Guinea, Aug. 29, 2024. Pacific Angel 24-1 focuses on exchanging and teaching tactics and techniques between the participating countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed

U.S. Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force aeromedical evacuation personnel remove a simulated casualty from a PNGDF PAC-750 during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 29, 2024. U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel culminated three days of aeromedical evacuation training and subject matter expert exchanges with a field training exercise. Pacific Angel is a series of joint, combined and bilateral humanitarian response exercises that supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives, U.S. Pacific Air Forces strategy and respective U.S. Embassy Strategic Engagement objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed

U.S. Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force aeromedical evacuation personnel prepare a simulated casualty for transport during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Lae, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 29, 2024. U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel culminated three days of aeromedical evacuation training and subject matter expert exchanges with a field training exercise. Pacific Angel is a series of joint, combined and bilateral humanitarian response exercises that supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives, U.S. Pacific Air Forces strategy and respective U.S. Embassy Strategic Engagement objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed

Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. Anthony Ross, Australian Defence Force Combat Survival Training School instructor, discusses the importance of well-built shelter in survival scenarios during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 27, 2024. Pacific Angel 24-1 is a bilateral operation with forces representing the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. During the exercise, participants exchanged knowledge and information on various topics including survival, evasion, resistance and escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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Pacific Angel 24-1 successfully completed

Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. Anthony Ross, Australian Defence Force Combat Survival Training School instructor, assists U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shane Pentkowski, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, in splitting wood to start a fire during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 27, 2024. Pacific Angel 24-1 is a bilateral operation with forces representing the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. During the exercise, participants exchanged knowledge and information on various topics including survival, evasion, resistance and escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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