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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney presents retired U.S. Air Force Col. Mark Wisher the Purple Heart during a Purple Heart Ceremony held in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. July 28, 2026. The medal was presented in honor of bravery and service during an attack in Kuwait in 2003. (Department of War photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Troutman)

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Purple Heart recipients pose for a picture during a ceremony hosted by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 28, 2026. The medal was presented in honor of bravery and service during an attack in Kuwait in 2003. (Department of War photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Troutman)

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Joshua Stone, second from left, bows his head during a Purple Heart Ceremony hosted by Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., July 28, 2026. Stone accepted the posthumous medal on behalf of his father, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gregory Stone, for his bravery and service during an attack in Kuwait in 2003. (Department of War photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Troutman)

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An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft passes overhead on its final flight over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 29, 2026. The flight reflected a pivotal moment for the A-10 community at Davis-Monthan AFB as the aircraft's mission continues to evolve to Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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The 357th Fighter Generation Squadron poses for one final group photo in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II following the completion of the aircraft’s final flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 29, 2026. These Airmen have helped progress the A-10’s mission over the last few years and are constantly contributing to the readiness of future airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Lt. Col. Rodney Dwyer, 355th Operations Group commander, is sprayed with water by family and friends following the completion of the final A-10C Thunderbolt II flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 29, 2026. The spraying of water at one’s “fini flight” is a tradition amongst the aviation community and is seen as a celebration of all the accomplishments and missions the aviator has contributed to over their career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron flies over Southern Arizona, July 28, 2026. The aircraft's 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger cannon and close air support capabilities earned it a reputation as one of the Air Force's most effective combat platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Double trouble

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs fly in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility July 2, 2026. The aircraft deliver advanced airpower capabilities that enhance combat readiness and support regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

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Mission ready

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Malcom Dixon and Staff Sgt. Reynold Lewis, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, retorque propeller nuts on a C-130J Super Hercules engine at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 17, 2026. Routine engine maintenance helps keep C-130Js mission ready for tactical airlift operations across U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)

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Fur force

Therapy dogs wait to greet returning service members at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., July 8, 2026. Therapy dogs support morale and help create a welcoming environment for Airmen returning home from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Marharyta Chumakova)

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Water survival training

Senior Airman Martin Palomino, a 552nd Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, works with Airmen to secure a canopy over a life raft during water survival training at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., July 10, 2026. SERE specialists led the Airmen as they practiced properly securing the canopy to the raft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Wright)

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Eyes on target

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing takes a defensive position during an opposing-force training scenario for Beverly Sentinel 26-4 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, July 22, 2026. The realistic training required personnel to adapt to complex challenges and strengthened their ability to execute the mission under high-stress conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tabatha Chapman)

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Night moves

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to transport U.S. Marines and equipment aboard a C-17 Globemaster III before departing Simón Bolívar International Airport at Maiquetía, Venezuela, July 16, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, the military is supporting State Department-led U.S. disaster assistance for the people of Venezuela following the June 24 earthquakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin M. Rumbaugh)

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Foundation of service

Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari, a 49th Wing public affairs specialist, interviews actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise during his visit to Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 12, 2026. Sinise discussed his support for the military community through the Gary Sinise Foundation and Lt. Dan Band performances, which honor service members, veterans, first responders and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariana Barreto)

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Viper show

Maj. Taylor Hiester, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs aerial maneuvers in an F-16C Fighting Falcon during an air show in Goshen, Ind., July 10, 2026. The multirole fighter demonstrates its air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities during performances across the United States and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo)

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King of the mountain

Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 and cadet cadre march back from Jacks Valley at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 24, 2026. March Back marks the conclusion of the second phase of Basic Cadet Training, during which cadets completed field training designed to develop discipline, resilience, teamwork and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Suni)

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Skibird and a show

An LC-130H Skibird assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Oshkosh, Wis., July 23, 2026. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention showcases military, commercial and general aviation through aircraft displays, educational programs and aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jamie Spaulding)

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Halt

Basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 participate in a culminating exercise during Basic Cadet Training at Jacks Valley, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., July 23, 2026. The culminating exercise tested field skills, teamwork, discipline and decision-making as basic cadets build warfighting readiness during the second phase of BCT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

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Flightline sunset

A C-130H Hercules from the 302nd Airlift Wing, call sign MAFFS 2, sits on the flightline at sunset at Klamath Falls, Ore., July 22, 2026. The aircraft is equipped with a U.S. Forest Service-owned Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System and supports aerial firefighting missions across the West Coast, augmenting the civilian air tanker fleet when commercial resources are fully committed. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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Purple Heart

The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration for military merit and was created by George Washington.

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