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Thunderbirds take flight

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 11, 2022. The Thunderbirds earned their certification from the commander of Air Combat Command the day prior, authorizing them to perform for the 2022 show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Laurel Richards)

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Eyes on the prize

Airman 1st Class Lillian Oliver, a KC-135 Stratotanker in-flight refueling specialist assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a 180th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon during U.S. Northern Command’s Exercise Arctic Edge 2022 over Northern Alaska, March 11, 2022. AE22 is a biennial homeland defense exercise designed to provide high quality and effective joint training in austere cold weather conditions. The F-16 is a compact, multirole fighter aircraft that is highly maneuverable and delivers airpower for the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride)

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Rapid Refuel

A U.S. Airman and two U.S. Marines support an F-35A Lightning II during joint hot pit refueling training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. Hot pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump, which allows an aircraft to be rapidly refueled immediately after landing, while the engine is running. This cuts down on response time and ensures the mission can be completed anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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New Cadets

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets read from their training handbooks before conducting physical training during the class of 2025’s recognition at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 10, 2022. Successful completion of recognition formalizes their identity as cadets and allows them to wear the prop and wings insignia on their uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

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Detail-oriented

Airmen from the 190th Air Refueling Wing conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 117th Air Refueling Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Kan., currently stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2022. The KC-135 can hold up to 200,000 pounds of fuel, which is pumped through the tanker’s flying boom and utilized mid-flight to refuel a variety of aircraft thus extending its global reach to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Kendall, Brown, Raymond outline changes necessary to defend the nation, the need to go fast and succeed

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks during the McAleese FY2023 Defense Program Conference in Washington, D.C., March 9, 2022. Kendall spoke about the challenges and priorities for the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Falcons in flight

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron fly past downtown Las Vegas, Nev., following exercise aerial combat operations during Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 9, 2022. Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 is an exercise demonstrating tactical integration of airpower from the U.S. and its primary allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Over the Alps

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Bomb Squadron at Royal Air Force Fairford, United Kingdom, flies over the Alpine Mountains during a Bomber Task Force operation, March 7, 2022. The operations are predetermined deployments with NATO partners and allies to demonstrate and strengthen the shared commitment to global security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Wright)

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Honoring MWDs

Liko, a 354th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, waits in a patrol vehicle at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, March 7, 2022. National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated annually on March 13. It is a day to commemorate and honor the service and sacrifices of American MWDs throughout history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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All systems go

Maj. Joshua Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot and commander, flies in formation with Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and commander, and two P-51 Mustangs during the 2022 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 6, 2022. During the course, aircrew practice ground and flight training to enable civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force pilots of current fighter aircraft to fly safely in formations together. The HFTC is also intended to certify airshow pilots for the upcoming airshow season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cheyenne A. Morigeau)

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Drill Down

Competitive drill teams from Air Education and Training Command technical schools traveled to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, for the 37th Training Wing Invitational Drill Down, March 5, 2022. The competition showcased the precision and teamwork of the most lethal and ready Air Force in the world. The 81st TRW from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., took first place in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)

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Hoist!

A 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman performs dynamic hoist training with an HH-60G Pave Hawk in Romania, March 4, 2022. The 56th RQS and the 57th RQS, both assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are providing search and rescue capabilities for the NATO alliance while also conducting joint training missions with the Romanian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)

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Ready to go

Staff Sgt. Junior Frederic and Airman 1st Class Erika Hawkins, 909th Air Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, prepare to board a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during routine readiness training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2022. The training evaluates Kadena AB’s ability to fulfill its mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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Rainbow over Raptors

F-22 Raptors assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard 199th Fighter Squadron and 19th Fighter Squadron, are staged on the flightline of Marine Corps Base Kaneohe, Hawaii, March 3, 2022, during Agile Combat Employment exercise Hoʻoikaika. ACE is an operational concept that leverages networks of well-established and austere air bases, multi-capable Airmen, pre-positioned equipment, and airlift to rapidly deploy, disperse and maneuver combat capability throughout a theater. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. James Ro)

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Inspection Time

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Lance Lynch and Senior Airman Gregory Hogle, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, conduct a pre-flight inspection on a B-52H Stratofortress prior to takeoff from Andersen Air Force, Guam, to support a bomber mission, March 4, 2022. The missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating the ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan E. Ramos)

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Lightning Formation

Four F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly in a formation during a routine mission over the Indo-Pacific region, March 4, 2022. These missions are flown routinely and visibly to demonstrate commitment to allies and partners through the employment of military forces, demonstrating strategic predictability, while becoming more operationally unpredictable to adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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On target

Airmen from the 822 Base Defense Squadron operate a MK19 grenade launcher during heavy weapons training, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., March 3, 2022. The Airmen qualified on heavy weapons enabling them to assume Immediate Response Force status. They fired a variety of weapons including M249, AT4s and the M24 during the Advanced Designated Marksmen course. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Katie Tamesis)

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Agile combat employment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chuck Davis and Airman 1st Class Skye Luck, Nevada Air National Guard loadmasters, stand of the ramp of a Nevada C-130 Hercules after completing a training mission at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, March 2, 2022. Airmen from various squadrons and groups from the Nevada ANG participated in the exercise designed to employ the agile combat employment concept across various Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Thomas Cox)

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Aerial Maneuver

An F-22 Raptor performs aerial maneuvers during annual training at the Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 3, 2022. The F-22 performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

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Graduation Day

More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training, March 3, 2022. Lt. Gen. Scott Pleus, 7th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer, 7th AF command chief, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)

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