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Pumping LOX

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Conner Overholt, 86th Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental journeyman, pumps liquid oxygen into a C-130J Super Hercules at 33rd Air Base, Poland, during Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4, Sept. 12, 2024. Aviation detachment rotations provide opportunities for integrated total force training with Air National Guard units and partner nations’ militaries, enhancing and ensuring interoperability, enhanced partnerships and improved mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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Historic landing

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, made history by landing on a highway strip during the exercise Baana 2024, Sept. 4, 2024, on Hosio Highway Strip, Ranua, Finland. During the exercise, the U.S. Air Force collaborated with NATO allies to adapt, innovate and strengthen a collective defense while making history by landing a U.S. fighter aircraft on a Finnish highway strip demonstrating military capabilities and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Scyrrus Corregidor)

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SECAF meet and greet

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall meets with U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 52nd Operations Group at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 24, 2024. During his visit, Kendall expressed appreciation for the Airmen’s hard work and dedication to fostering bilateral defense ties, enhancing regional security and increasing interoperability among NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Into the wild blue yonder

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress from the 20th Bomb Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off from Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, as part of Bomber Task Force Deployment 24-4, July 27, 2024. BTF 24-4 is a demonstration of cooperation, collaboration, interoperability and solidarity to promote peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Engine inspection

U.S. Air Force maintainers, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., inspect the inside of an engine cowling on a B-52H Stratofortress at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, during Bomber Task Force Deployment 24-4, July 22, 2024. Bomber task force missions enable Airmen to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, validating the always-ready, global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Seth Watson)

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Up close and personal

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepares for flight at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 7, 2024. U.S. European Command’s joint forces are engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer)

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LOX on the way

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Dodd, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs liquid oxygen maintenance at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, June 3, 2024. Liquid oxygen, or LOX, is used to provide clean oxygen to pilots and anyone on an aircraft above 10,000 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Brewer)

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Female service members from the Turkish Air Force, U.S. Air Force, Spanish Air Force and Polish Air Force pose with their country’s flags for International Women’s Day on Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 4, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Women Who Make Great Achievements’ focusing on women in the Armed Forces who have been able to break down the barriers that impede their ability to thrive while embodying strength, resilience and courage in every mission they undertake. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzie Plotnikov)

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Female service members from the Turkish Air Force U.S. Air Force, Spanish Air Force and Polish Air Force stand shoulder to shoulder in front of the Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Memorial for International Women’s Day on Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, March 4, 2024. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s reforms in Turkey first gave political rights to women in 1930. Today, women routinely contribute to the NATO defense at Incirlik AB and across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzie Plotnikov)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Gerardo Rivera, 37th Bomb Squadron weapons system officer, descends the staircase of a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 23, 2024. U.S. Strategic Command forces are on watch 24/7/365 to deter and detect strategic attack against the U.S., NATO Allies, and global partners. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Kennedy, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft noncommissioned officer in charge, marshals a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, to the landing pad during Bomber Task Force 24-2 at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 23, 2024. The Air Force routinely operates across the globe and remains flexible and agile to respond to the changes in the operational environment. BTF operations provide U.S. leaders with strategic options to assure Allies and partners, while deterring potential adversary aggression across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

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Honoring heroes

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Travis Shaw, 57th Rescue Squadron chief enlisted manager at Aviano Air Base, Italy, salutes during the American, French and German national anthems at the C-47 Memorial Ceremony in Picauville, France, June 3, 2023. Special operations members honored the fallen and strive to follow in the footsteps of those who came before by remaining postured and ready to face an increasingly dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Attention to detail

U.S. Air Force aircrew perform pre-flight checks on a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron prior to takeoff at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 16, 2023. The aircraft, part of strategic bomber missions, enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond to any potential crisis or challenge around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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Show 'n tell

Children from a Spanish school are given a tour of a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 13, 2023. The children learned about bomber missions that demonstrate the capability of U.S. forces and airpower around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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It takes two

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. David Petrie and Staff Sgt. Timothy Petterson, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron crew chiefs, inspect the engine of a B-52H Stratofortress after landing at Morón Air Base, Spain, March 7, 2023. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate Air and Space Power integration

Italian Air Force Deputy Air Chief Lt. Gen. Aurelio Colagrande (second from left) walks through an exhibition on the centenary of the Italian Air Force during the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 16, 2023. Twice each year, the NACS allows all allied and partner Air Chiefs to come together and collaborate on shared success and combined opportunities in the future. (NATO photo by Arnaud Chamberlin)

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NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate Air and Space Power integration

Royal Air Force Air Marshal Johnny Stringer, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa Commander U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker and Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Gianluca Ercolani participate in a panel during the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 16, 2023. The NACS allows all allied and partner Air Chiefs to come together and collaborate on shared success and combined opportunities in the future. (NATO photo by Arnaud Chamberlin)

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NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate Air and Space Power integration

Allied and partner Air Chiefs pose for a group photo March 16, 2023, during the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The meeting allowed allied Air Chiefs the opportunity to come together and collaborate on shared success and combined opportunities in the future. (NATO photo by Arnaud Chamberlin)

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NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate Air and Space Power integration

NATO Air Chiefs gather during the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 16, 2023. Twice each year, the NACS allows all allied and partner Air Chiefs to come together and collaborate on shared success and combined opportunities in the future. (NATO photo by Arnaud Chamberlin)

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Deterrence giant

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortess assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 28, 2023, for a Bomber Task Force mission. These missions are representative of the U.S. extended deterrent commitment to allies and partners and enhance regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

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