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250813-Z-VZ654-2009

An Alabama Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter conducts nighttime operations during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Alabama, Aug. 13, 2026, as lightning illuminates a storm in the distance. The training gave participating personnel an opportunity to practice rotary-wing medical evacuation procedures under demanding environmental conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
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250813-Z-VZ654-1013

An Alabama Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter hoists a service member during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Alabama, Aug. 13, 2026. The training strengthened coordination between Army aviation and Air National Guard personnel during rotary-wing evacuation operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
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250812-Z-DS819-1204

Airmen coordinate amid smoke and emergency lighting during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Ala., Aug. 12, 2025. The exercise placed Airmen in realistic conditions designed to test communication, coordination and emergency-response capabilities. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
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250812-Z-DS819-1156

An Alabama Air National Guard Airman provides simulated casualty care following an attack during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Ala., Aug. 12, 2025. Conducting medical-response training at night adds complexity and helps Airmen practice performing critical tasks in reduced visibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
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250812-Z-DS819-1105

Emergency response vehicles arrive following a simulated attack during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Ala., Aug. 12, 2025. The nighttime scenario tested the 187th Fighter Wing’s ability to coordinate personnel and emergency resources under realistic conditions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Blankenship)
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260809-F-PO972-1518

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 824th Quartermaster Company board an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. Joint airborne training strengthened interoperability by allowing U.S. Air Force aircrews and U.S. Army paratroopers to rehearse procedures required to rapidly employ forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
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260809-F-PO972-1454

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen load a Humvee onto an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The exercise provided a realistic environment for aircrews to train and certify on airdrop procedures and for ground forces to practice expeditionary loading techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
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260809-F-PO972-1621

An Air Commando assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing prepares an MC-130J Commando II for static-line jumps at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The joint training was designed to enhance interoperability and increase mission readiness by enabling joint forces to train for tactical mission execution in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
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260809-F-PO972-2014

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 824th Quartermaster Company conduct a static-line jump over Alpena, Michigan, Aug. 9, 2026, during Northern Strike 26-2. The Army-sponsored, multinational exercise provides joint and partner forces opportunities to train in a realistic, multi-domain environment at Michigan's National All-Domain Warfighting Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Raul Mercado)
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260806-F-DY479-1033

An airman from the 919th Special Operations Wing participates in the Combat Readiness Inspection by passing through a simulated Personnel Deployment Function (PDF) line on August 6 at Duke Field, Fla. The Combat Readiness Inspection was spearheaded by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General to evaluate members from the 919th SOW's ability to generate combat power under realistic, high pressure situations in a simulated forward operating location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth).
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260806-F-DY479-1033

An airman from the 919th Special Operations Wing participates in the Combat Readiness Inspection by passing through a simulated Personnel Deployment Function (PDF) line and receiving mobility gear on August 6 at Duke Field, Fla. The Combat Readiness Inspection was spearheaded by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General to evaluate members from the 919th SOW's ability to generate combat power under realistic, high pressure situations in a simulated forward operating location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Bloodworth).
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Official portrait

Master Sgt. Jessica Meinert takes the oath of re-enlistment during a ceremony in the Pentagon Aug. 14. Meinert will join the Department of the Air Force COVID Reinstatement Task Force, helping other former Airmen and Guardians make the same return she completed. During her break in service, Meinert built a resource forum for service members affected by the vaccine mandate and became a leader and advisor in the Warrior of Conscience community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William A. O’Brien)
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260812-F-OH250-3019

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership, and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference, Aug. 12.
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260812-F-OH250-3019

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership, and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference, Aug. 12.
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260812-F-OH250-3019

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership, and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference, Aug. 12.
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Eyes downrange

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Martinez, a 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron patrolman, scans the perimeter for targets through his weapon sight during a field training exercise at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, July 23, 2026. The exercise challenged defenders with competing demands that required effective communication and decision-making under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paden Lancaster)
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Flying with flare

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows and open houses worldwide to demonstrate the capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Moon)
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Over the mountain

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the Air Force C-17 Demonstration Team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2026. The C-17 provides rapid strategic delivery of personnel and cargo to main operating bases and forward locations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Moon)
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Sky breaker

A KC-46A Pegasus, 141st Air Refueling Squadron, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, flies over Wausau, Wis. Aug. 5, 2026. The mission offloaded 40,000 pounds of fuel, supporting operational readiness and integration between Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Michael Hong)
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Sparks fly

Senior Airman Osvaldo Vargas, a 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, performs metal inert gas welding at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., July 30, 2026. The welding arc generates heat to melt and fuse metal while shielding gas protects the weld area from atmospheric contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen)
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