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Noise assessment

An F-35A Lightning II from the 187th Fighter Wing conducts a low-level flight during a noise study at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., June 18, 2025. The assessment examined the effectiveness of pilot techniques such as optimized flight paths and minimizing noise exposure. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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Banking hours

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs during the Great Tennessee Air Show in Smyrna, Tenn., June 6, 2025. The team highlights the fighter’s cutting-edge maneuverability and advanced avionics, representing the Air Force’s newest fifth-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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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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World Class Athlete

Second Lt. Braeden Holcombe, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering project programmer, hurdles in Panama City, Fla., May 13, 2025. Holcombe is a member of the World Class Athlete Program, a Department of the Air Force initiative that allows active-duty Airmen and Guardians to train and compete at the highest levels of international sports while continuing to serve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Vertical climb

A F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 95th Fighter Squadron soars through the skies during exercise Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 14, 2025. This large-scale aerial exercise brings together advanced fighter and support aircraft to sharpen the tactical skills of pilots and maintainers alike, reinforcing their ability to deliver rapid, lethal combat airpower in support of global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Dancing lights

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off for a night mission during exercise Red Flag 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 12, 2025. Red Flag was established in 1975 to better prepare our forces for combat by exposing each participant to ten simulated combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)

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24/7 ops

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a night mission during exercise Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 10, 2025. Red Flag provides unique training with an emphasis on Airmen and Guardians’ readiness for high-end warfighting and strategic competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Ready to go

Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Heide, 106th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts preflight inspections at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025. The C-130 was prepared to offer search and rescue support for units participating in routine training hosted by the 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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Training mission

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 433rd Weapons Squadron, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, takes off for a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan 7, 2025. The USAFWS teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provide advanced training in weapons and tactics employment to officers and enlisted specialists of the combat and mobility air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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AFFORGEN exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Dishman, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, pulls a rope in preparation for disarming a simulated explosive during exercise Crown Royal 24-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 5, 2024. CR 24-2 was the first wing-wide Air Force Force Generation model exercise at the 325th Fighter Wing. The AFFORGEN model is designed to improve readiness for combat situations and improve the capabilities the Air Force provides to the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Best buds

Tech. Sgt. Cullen Thomas, 325th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, interacts with MWD Linez, on the obedience yard at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 18, 2024. As a MWD trainer, it is important to interact with the K-9s in a close setting to build trust between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Asha Wiltshire)

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Cable Dawg

Airman Rachel Perales, 325th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems technician, overlooks a cable cut at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla, Aug. 5, 2024. Cable and antenna systems Airmen are responsible for maintaining 68,000 miles of both indoor and outdoor wiring, supporting 5,000 joint and coalition users across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Assessing airfield damage

Airmen assess airfield damage during a rapid airfield damage recovery training exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 31, 2024. RADR training has Airmen assess the extent of airfield damage and run through various steps to restore the airfield to a fully functional state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Airfield recovery

Staff Sgt. Iane Gallardo, 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron pest management cadre, observes a compact track loader during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery training exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., July 31, 2024. The training exercise involved Airmen assessing damage, clearing debris and repairing the runway with an eight-hour time limit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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All spun up

Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., adjust their gear in the back of an HC-130J Combat King II, during a spin up training operation over the North Atlantic Ocean, July 24, 2024. During the operation, Airmen practiced different rescue procedures and scenarios in order to prepare for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick)

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Night ops

An EC-130H Compass Call assigned to Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., taxis prior to takeoff for a night mission during exercise Red Flag-Nellis 24-3 at Nellis AFB, Nev., July 23, 2024. Red Flag provides participants the opportunity to plan and practice together in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Stratofortress takeoff

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off for a U.S. Air Force Weapons School integration mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 28, 2024. Every six months, the school graduates approximately 150 weapons officers and enlisted tacticians who are system experts, weapons instructors, advanced instructors and leaders of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Falcon on the move

A U.S. Air Force Reserve F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 79th Fighter Squadron taxis into position during exercise Checkered Flag at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 16, 2024. Checkered Flag, hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing, is one of the Defense Department’s largest air-to-air exercises and is designed to integrate fourth and fifth-generation airframes to enhance mobility and employment capabilities of aviators and maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chris Hibben)

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Blue skies ahead

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show in Panama City Beach, Fla., May 4, 2024. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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