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Above the clouds

An F-15 Eagle, with the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana, flies over the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 914th Air Refueling Wing, New York, July 10, 2022 over Southeastern United States. The 159th FW is nicknamed the “Bayou Militia,” which is displayed on the F-15’s tail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tiffany A. Emery)

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Total Force Airmen demonstrate Alaskan airpower

An E-3 Sentry and F-22 Raptors assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly over mountains May 5, 2020. The aircraft, which were part of a formation flight demonstrating airpower, consisted of active duty, Guard and Reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Total Force Airmen demonstrate Alaskan airpower

An E-3 Sentry and F-22 Raptors assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, fly over mountains May 5, 2020. The aircraft, which were part of a formation flight demonstrating airpower, consisted of active duty, Guard and Reserve components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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Three Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex beside a KC-135 Stratotanker while conducting a mission during RED-FLAG-Alaska 19-2, June 17, 2019. The 18th AGRS prepares combat Air Force, joint and allied aircrews through challenging, realistic threat replication, training, test support, academics and feedback. RED-FLAG-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored exercise which tests joint and international participants to execute multi-domain operations in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Burt Traynor)

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The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" fly near the Pacific Coast Oct. 1, 2018, while returning to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds have served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Corkins)

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Upgraded C-130H begins testing

A 153rd Airlift Wing maintainer plugs in a generator cable into her C-130H Hercules after arriving at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 11, 2018. The Air Force’s first fully upgraded C-130H is here for test and evaluation on its new modified propeller system and engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Fighting 55th drop bombs at Combat Hammer

Capt. Zoe Kotnik, 55th Fighter Squadron pilot from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., clips on her mask in her F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a Combat Hammer sortie Nov. 2, 2017, at Eglin AFB, Fla. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, F-16s, F-22 Raptors and MQ-9 Reapers visited the base to participate in the 53rd Wing exercise. The 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron’s Combat Hammer is a weapons system evaluation program for air-to-ground munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

An F-16 Fighting Falcon goes through a maintenance check during a hot pit session, Dec. 14, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing recently established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability, enabling aircrew to fly more sorties and maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Fighting 55th drop bombs at Combat Hammer

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman directs the loading of a bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A-10s, F-16s, F-22s and MQ-9s visited the base to participate in the 53rd Wing exercise. The 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron’s Combat Hammer is a weapons system evaluation program for air-to-ground munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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In the Pits

An F-16 Fighting Falcon goes through a maintenance check during a hot pit session, Dec. 14, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 96th Test Wing recently established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability, enabling aircrew to fly more sorties and maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman

A 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman directs the loading of a bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 2 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. A-10s, F-16s, F-22s and MQ-9s visited the base to participate in the 53rd Wing exercise. The 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron’s Combat Hammer is a weapons system evaluation program for air-to-ground munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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75th Fighter Squadron A-10

A 75th Fighter Squadron A-10 soars away after zooming in to target boats along Choctawatchee Bay during a Combat Hammer evaluation Nov. 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The boats swarm around the water creating a realistic environment to provide pilots an opportunity to train against maritime targets. The 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron’s Combat Hammer is a weapons system evaluation program for air-to-ground munitions. (U.S. Air Force/Samuel King Jr.)

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Honor Guard Graduation June 2017

Staff Sgt. Gregory Barker, with the 96th Force Support Squadron, presides over the flag-folding portion of the Honor Guard graduation ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 1, 2017. Approximately 12 new Airmen graduated from the course after more than 120 hours of training. The graduation performance, for friends, family and unit commanders, includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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909th ARS conducts F-35 inaugural refueling

Air Force Capt. Matt Davis, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies in formation with Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 over the Pacific Ocean March 14, 2017. The training sortie marked the first air refueling mission with F-35s in the 909th ARS’s area of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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USAF F-15's fly over New York

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., fly over New York City, Sept. 10, 2016. The F-15's were flying over New York for the U.S. Open Championship woman's tennis final. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)

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USAF F-15's fly over New York

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 334th Fighter Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., fly over New York City, Sept. 10, 2016. The F-15's were flying over New York for the U.S. Open Championship woman's tennis final. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Corey Hook)

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The Thunderbirds Delta Formation perform the Delta Closer Nov. 2, 2014, during the Amigo Airshow, at Santa Teresa, N.M. The Thunderbirds are the premier precision-flying demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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F-35 Lightning II

Two new Air Force variants of the F-35 Lightning II taxi in to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for the first time June 5, 2013. The 33rd Fighter Wing received the F-35A Lightning II jets bringing the total to 12 Air Force joint strike fighters. Including the Marine Corps variant of the F-35 based here, the training fleet grew to 25 F-35A and F-35B joint strike fighters. The Navy F-35C variant is slated to arrive in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Egebrecht)

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F-35 Lightning II

Maintainers from the 33rd Fighter Wing put the chocks on one of two new F-35A Lightning II fighters received at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 5, 2013. Including the Marine Corps variant of the F-35 based here, the training fleet grew to 25 F-35A and F-35B joint strike fighters. The Navy F-35C variant is slated to arrive in the coming weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nicholas Egebrecht)

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F-35A first in-flight missile launch

An F-35A conventional take-off and landing aircraft completed the first in-flight missile launch of an AIM-120 over the Point Mugu Sea test range on June 5, 2013. (Courtesy F-35 Program Office)

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