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Aggressor Squadron

An F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron takes off for a mission in support of U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 18, 2025. Aggressor pilots are highly skilled in both U.S. and adversary tactics, providing realistic threat replication that enhances training for U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Head above water

An Airman participates in the 100-meter swim component of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 12, 2025. Earning the badge signifies participants have met German military standards in physical fitness, marksmanship and first aid, with qualification levels awarded in bronze, silver or gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Water training

Yenky, a military working dog assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, bites Senior Airman Justus Johnson, 509th SFS military working dog handler, during water aggression training in Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 2, 2025. The training familiarizes military working dogs with an atypical environment and enhance their capability to apprehend a target in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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A closer look

Senior Airman Samuel Griego and Airman 1st Class Tavi Carter-Smith, 509th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect an exhaust tube in a test cell at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerospace propulsion specialists test aircraft engines and diagnose problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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High spirit

A B-2 Spirit departs Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 19, 2025. The 509th Bomb Wing and its fleet of B-2s serve as part of the U.S. Air Force's conventional and strategic combat force with the capability to project U.S. airpower anywhere around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Dog days

Senior Airman Jayden Artherton, 509th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, directs her dog, Denisz, during a high-value individual transfer exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 8, 2025. The HVI exercise provided an opportunity for military working dogs to train aboard a C-130 Hercules aircraft and in environments with running aircraft engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Hammer time

Airmen from the 19th Contracting and 19th Comptroller squadrons work with the 19th Civil Engineer Squadron to construct two Small Shelter System tents at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., May 29, 2025. The exercise aimed to enhance readiness by putting Airmen in realistic scenarios that mirror high-pressure situations downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Ortega Corona)

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Let it burn

Staff Sgt. Cameron Phillips, assigned to the 388th Maintenance Squadron, performs checks on an afterburner from a General Electric F110 jet engine, used to power an F-16 Fighting Falcon, during an engine test run at a hush house at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 6, 2025. The 388th MXS specializes in inspecting, maintaining and repairing jet engines to ensure peak performance and mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

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An F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrives at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing located in Jacksonville, Florida, March 4, 2025. The arrival marks the unit’s transition to the fifth-generation fighter aircraft, enhancing the wing’s 24/7 homeland defense mission and strengthening joint-force integration efforts in Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Hancock)

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Obedience training

Military working dog Rex, an explosive detection dog with the 75th Security Forces Squadron, navigates an obstacle during obedience training with trainer Tech. Sgt. Hailey Pethtel May 8, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Rex is the newest K-9 to join the squadron and is undergoing his Field Transition Evaluation, a rigorous assessment designed to ensure he is fully mission-ready before validation and certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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Ready to roll

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tyler Brummer, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, prepares for takeoff during exercise Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, April 14, 2025. The exercise sharpens warfighting capabilities through simulated high-density air combat, enabling aircrew to operate effectively in complex operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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Spirited departure

A B-2 Spirit takes off from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 16, 2025. Known for its distinctive flying-wing design and low-observable stealth technology, the B-2 is capable of penetrating the most heavily defended airspaces in the world. It can deliver both conventional and nuclear payloads with precision, providing the U.S. with a powerful and flexible global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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International walk

Aircraft from the Royal Thai Air Force, U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore Air Force participate in an Elephant Walk during exercise Cope Tiger 25, at Korat Royal Air Base, Thailand, Mar. 25, 2025. Twenty-one aircraft from the three nations lined the taxiway showcasing the combined airpower of CT25. This is the first formation of its kind in the 31-year history of the Cope Tiger exercise. (Courtesy photo)

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Leading by example

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, takes off in an F-22 Raptor from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 8, 2025. As the leader of PACAF, Schneider oversees the command’s mission to provide ready, agile and lethal airpower to maintain peace, stability and security throughout the Indo-Pacific region. PACAF plays a critical role in supporting U.S. interests and strengthening partnerships across this strategically vital area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Flying with friends

Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, the Royal Thai air force and the Republic of Singapore air force fly in formation during exercise Cope Tiger 25 over Thailand, March 18, 2025. The flight formation served as a symbol of airpower, cooperation and friendship among the three nations. (Courtesy photo)

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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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Jet wash

An F-35A Lightning II takes off from Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., for a mission Feb. 11, 2025. The Airmen, from the 388th Fighter Wing's 421st Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are participating in Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center exercise designed to enhance cooperation, agility and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)

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Raptors and Talons

F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons from the 1st Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2025. This demonstration highlighted the wing's capability to mobilize forces rapidly in high-stress scenarios. The 1st FW’s primary mission is to deliver dominant airpower, supporting global operations, rapid deployment and homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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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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