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Bannister family photo

Pictured is Capt. Stephen A. Rusch holding his daughter, Sharon Rusch, now Maj. Gen. Sharon Bannister, director of medical operations in the Office of the Surgeon General, Arlington, Va. Rusch, a P4E Phantom pilot during the Vietnam War, was shot down in southern Laos and considered missing in action. His remains were identified in 2007, and was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Va. (Courtesy photo)
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Fighting Falcon refuel

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., during a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., March 23, 2023. The 64th AGRS played as the Red Force against Blue Forces Red during one of the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat training exercises designed to improve the interoperability of U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)
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Fighting Falcon refuel

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron receives fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 927th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., during a Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., March 23, 2023. The 64th AGRS played as the Red Force against Blue Forces Red during one of the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat training exercises designed to improve the interoperability of U.S. and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)
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Mobility snapshot

Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff, aerial combat camera journeyman assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, documents a mobility force training mission over Charleston, S.C., March 13, 2023. The squadron acquires still and motion imagery in support of classified and unclassified air, sea and ground military operations as a fundamental tool of commanders and decision-makers throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)
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High-five

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 25th Fighter Squadron greet South Korea air force pilots assigned to the 102nd FS after completing exercise Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, March 8, 2023. The exercise is a recurring, pre-planned training that provides air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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Stories of Service: Senior Airman Kenia Sinclair

Now a Senior Airman, Kenia Sinclair, a religious affairs Airman assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., poses for a photo as an Airman 1st Class. Sinclair joined the U.S. Air Force in 2020 after spending years competing as an Olympian all over the world. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Stories of Service: Senior Airman Kenia Sinclair

Senior Airman Kenia Sinclair, religious affairs Airman, works on documents at the 628th Air Base Wing Chapel, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., March 26, 2023. Sinclair moved to America in 1999 from Jamaica and joined the U.S. Air Force in 2020 as a way of giving back to the country that made so many of her dreams possible such as competing in four Olympic games. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Stories of Service: Senior Airman Kenia Sinclair

Kenia Sinclair competes at the 2010 International Association of Athletics Federations World Challenge in Zagreb, Croatia, Sept. 1, 2010. After a successful running career, competing in four Olympics and events around the world, now Senior Airman Sinclair, joined the U.S. Air Force in 2020 to give back to her country. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
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Echoes of Vietnam: An Air Force family legacy

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visits the Vietnam War Memorial, Washington D.C., March 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo)
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Echoes of Vietnam: An Air Force family legacy

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visits the Vietnam War Memorial, Washington D.C., March 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo)
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Echoes of Vietnam: An Air Force family legacy

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visits the Vietnam War Memorial, Washington D.C., March 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo)
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Echoes of Vietnam: An Air Force family legacy

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visits the Vietnam War Memorial, Washington D.C., March 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Trujillo)
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Recruiting challenges testimony

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller Kristyn Jones, who is currently performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2023. Jones focused primarily on military recruiting challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)
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Taking a closer look

U.S. Air Force Airmen inspect the propellers of an MC-130J Commando II in support of exercise Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, South Korea, March 13, 2023. Freedom Shield integrates elements of live exercises with constructive simulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Mobility snapshot / Say cheese

Airman 1st Class Natalie Vandergriff, aerial combat camera journeyman assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, documents a mobility force training mission over Charleston, S.C., March 13, 2023. The squadron acquires still and motion imagery in support of classified and unclassified air, sea and ground military operations as a fundamental tool of commanders and decision-makers throughout the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)
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All together now / Joint high-five / One Team One Fight

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 25th Fighter Squadron greet South Korea air force pilots assigned to the 102nd FS after completing exercise Buddy Squadron 23-2 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, March 8, 2023. The exercise is a recurring, pre-planned training that provides air and ground operations the ability to improve readiness and train joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young)
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Weather flush exercise

E-3G Sentry aircraft assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing await clearance to depart during a weather flush exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., March 21, 2023. The 552nd ACW’s mission is to train, develop and employ combat-ready Airmen and weapons systems to deliver decisive command of the air supporting America’s national security priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Paul Shirk)
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Teamwork

Air Force Falcons lacrosse players huddle at center field before a game against Lindenwood University in the Holaday Athletic Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 25, 2023. USAFA defeated Lindenwood 15-6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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Thunder and Lightning

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs at the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 25, 2023. This year marks the squadron’s 70th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas A. Myers)
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Wolf on the way

An MH-139 Grey Wolf takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 23, 2023. The aircraft, set to replace the UH-1N Huey, will provide emergency security response and convoy escort security at U.S. Air Force intercontinental ballistic missile bases. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Capt. Joshua Thompson)
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