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Stadium Series flyover

An Ohio Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, March 1, 2025. A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing and two F-16s from the 180th Fighter Wing performed the flyover before the start of the 2025 NHL Stadium Series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings, which was attended by 94,751 people. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)
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Raptor refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Startotanker assigned to the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron refuels an F-22A Raptor operated by members of the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons, assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron near the Hawaiian Islands, Feb 5, 2025 for Sentry Aloha 25-1. Fighter jets, tankers, and support units participated in simulated combat scenarios, enhancing interoperability and readiness among U.S. military forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Roann Gatdula)
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Wild Blue Country

Wild Blue Country, an ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, welcomes veterans and other attendees before starting their show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew K. Gunn)
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X marks the spot

Staff Sgt. Grant Erickson, a 121st Air Refueling Wing crew chief, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker at sunrise on the flightline of Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2024. Piloted by Capt. Stefan Kwiatowski and Lt. Col. Matthew Dudley, the KC-135 returned after providing in-flight refueling, which ensures rapid global reach anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)
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Joint airborne ops

A C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., conducts airborne operations with Soldiers assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade combat team, 11th Airborne Division at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Oct. 7, 2024. Soldiers were airlifted from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to Hawaii by total-force aircrews from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and JB Lewis-McChord, Wash. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier)
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Crowd control

Members of the 104th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron conduct riot control training, Aug. 20, 2024, at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Mass. During the exercise, 104th FW members and civilians volunteered to act as the crowd, enabling the riot control team to receive valuable training in crowd control and tactical strategies. (U.S Air National Guard photos by Jay Hewitt)
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Welding sparks

Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Caleb Joner, an aircraft metals technology specialist with the 162nd Wing, welds metal pieces at Morris Air National Guard Base, Ariz., July 17, 2024. Aircraft metals technology specialists are responsible for repairing and creating essential aircraft parts critical to the function of F-16 Fighting Falcons and the success of the mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Guadalupe Beltran)
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Twin Eagles

Two F-15 Eagles piloted by Maj. Martin Clark and 1st Lt. Sydney Currenti, from the 104th Fighter Wing, conduct a flyover at the opening ceremony of the SMX Monster Energy AMA Pro Motocross National Championship in Southwick, Mass., June 29, 2024. The flyovers serve as a symbol of airpower and patriotism and serves as an additional training opportunity for the pilots and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Jay Hewitt)
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Casting shadows

The shadow of a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing is cast as it takes off before opening ceremonies at the Columbus Air Show, in Columbus, Ohio, June 16, 2024. This year’s event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including the KC-135 Stratotanker, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)
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Bank on it

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs an aerial demonstration over Rickenbacker International Airport during the Columbus Air Show, in Columbus, Ohio, June 14, 2024. The event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)
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Feel the power

Aerospace propulsion technicians from the 149th Fighter Wing test an F-16 jet engine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 31, 2024. The engines are tested and pushed to their maximum capability to ensure they can withstand extreme pressure during training and deployed operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Derek Gutierrez)
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Spirit refuel

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-2 Spirit over the skies of Missouri, March 27, 2024. In-flight refueling by the KC-135 is essential to providing nuclear deterrence and helps enable the B-2 stealth bomber to perform its mission of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)
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Pacific refueling

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor receives fuel from a 203rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sentry Aloha 24-01, Jan. 23, 2024, over the Pacific Ocean. Sentry Aloha is an ongoing series of exercises hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing, enabling tailored, cost effective and realistic combat training for Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force, and other Defense Department services to provide U.S. warfighters with the skill sets necessary to perform homeland defense and overseas combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)
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Puppy love

Koda, the new support dog for the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, poses during a photoshoot at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 10, 2023. Koda is a 4-month-old goldendoodle training to be a certified post-traumatic stress disorder support dog, therapy dog and comfort dog. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Janae Masoner)
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Puppy love

Koda, the new support dog for the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, poses during a photoshoot at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 10, 2023. Koda is a 4-month-old goldendoodle training to be a certified post-traumatic stress disorder support dog, therapy dog and comfort dog. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Janae Masoner)
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Contingency response Airmen exemplify MCA concept during Air Defender 23

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Candyce Ha, a command-and-control Airman with the 146th Contingency Response Flight, 146th Airlift Wing, California National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Huffman, a mobile command and controller, with the 123rd Contingency Response Group, 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky National Guard, have a discussion during exercise Air Defender 2023 at Wunstorf Air Base, Wunstorf, Germany, June 22, 2023. AD 23 integrates U.S. and allied airpower to defend shared values while leveraging and strengthening vital partnerships to deter aggression worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Ulber)
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Airmen light candles as a way to remember, symbol of hope

An Airman's family member lights a candle during a candle lighting ceremony as a way to reminisce and connect at Barnes Air National Guard, Mass., Dec. 2, 2018. 1st Lt. Tra'Vorus Weaver, 104th Fighter Wing chaplain, organized the event which used candle lighting to symbolize hope and remembrance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Randy Burlingame)
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Oklahoma servicewomen remember past, celebrate future of women in U.S. military

Women toss rose petals into the reflecting pool of the Women in Military Service for America memorial during a ceremony that honored the 15 fallen women of the U.S. Armed Forces since 2012, Washington D.C., Oct. 21, 2017. Oklahoma Air and Army National Guard women gathered with active-duty, retired and reserve servicewomen from all branches of the military to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kasey Phipps)
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Ready, set, lift

Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Rayot, Airman 1st Class Cole Whitmore and Airman 1st Class Jason Wilson, weapons loaders assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, remove munitions from an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise in Swanton, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022. The 180th FW is the only F-16 fighter wing in the state of Ohio, whose mission is homeland protection, effective combat power, and defense support to civil authorities, while developing Airmen, supporting their families and serving in the community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wilkes)
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SERE swim team

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron in Madison, Wisconsin, participate in water survival training off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii Jan. 12, 2022. Forming a chain and counting off one-by-one ensured all members were accounted for before they swam together to a nearby life-raft. Survival, evasion, resistance and escape instructors ensured the team of Airmen reached their raft safely, and continued reviewing vital survival techniques with them while they floated in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrea Rhode)
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