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Eglin Youth of the Year earns state semifinalist honors

Eglin Air Force Base’s 2026 Youth of the Year Mia Petrovich (center) gathers with supporters and Boys & Girls Clubs of America representatives during the state-level competition in Clearwater, Florida. Petrovich, the youngest semi-finalist in the state competition, was recognized for her exemplary leadership, academic standing, and public speaking. The BGCA Youth of the Year program fosters leadership and service opportunities for military and community youth. (Courtesy photo)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit observe a YFQ-44A Fury aircraft during startup procedures at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 2026. The exercise informed the unit on the semi-autonomous aircraft's ability to be serviced and relaunched in a realistic operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit refuels a YFQ-44A Fury aircraft assigned to the Experimental Operations Unit at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 2026. Led by the Experimental Operations Unit, the exercise tested the rapid deployment, logistics, and Operational readiness of the autonomous platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Vinh Phan)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit prepare to load inert AIM-120 air-to-air missiles onto a YFQ-44A Fury aircraft at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 2026.The exercise provided information necessary to validate the reduced logistical footprint required to operate Collaborative Combat Aircraft in remote, forward-deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

Members of the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force observe a U.S. Air Force YFQ-44A Fury aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 2026. The U.S. and the Netherlands are sharing the development of platform-agnostic, open architecture based, semi-autonomous capabilities enabling seamless data sharing and interoperability in combined operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

A U.S. Air Force YFQ-42A Dark Merlin aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit descends in the air before landing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 22, 2026. The CCA enhanced tactical flexibility enables the platform to operate seamlessly alongside manned aircraft in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit helps load an inert AIM-120 air-to-air missile onto a YFQ-44A Fury aircraft at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 2026. The CCA’s enhanced tactical flexibility enables the platform to operate seamlessly alongside manned aircraft in contested, dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)

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Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

A U.S. Air Force YFQ-44A Fury aircraft assigned to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit, sits on the flight line during weapon loading procedures at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 21, 2026. The exercise was designed with a primary goal of building the foundational tactics, techniques and procedures that will define how CCA are integrated into the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)

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Flexibility, tailored care plans help labor, delivery meet patient needs

Jack, a service dog, rests beside a labor and delivery bed at the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 20, 2026. He will be in the labor and delivery room with expectant mother Schelby Hollon and her husband Ean Hollon when she delivers. Under 96th MDG policy, patients using service animals must designate a third-party handler during active labor, ensuring the animal’s needs are managed while allowing the clinical staff to remain focused on the delivery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

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Flexibility, tailored care plans help labor, delivery meet patient needs

Jack, a trained service dog, receives a treat from a 96th MDG obstetrics and gynecology midwife, during a prenatal visit at the 96th MDG at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 20, 2026. The 96th Inpatient Squadron Maternal Child Flight prioritizes compassionate, patient-centered care throughout a person’s healthcare journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

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Flexibility, tailored care plans help labor, delivery meet patient needs

U.S. Air Force Maj. Corrie Secord, 96th Medical Group certified nurse midwife, and expectant mother Schelby Hollon share a moment with Hollon’s service dog, Jack, in a labor and delivery room at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 20, 2026. The 96th MDG obstetrics and gynecology staff works closely with expectant mothers to accommodate customized care plans, including the integration of trained service animals into the labor and delivery environment to provide essential emotional and physical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michelle Gigante)

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VENOM program progresses to piloted flights, autonomy tests

Ted Stevens, 40th Flight Test Squadron test pilot, lifts his modified F-16 Fighting Falcon off the runway for a test flight June 26, 2026, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The test was part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program, also known as VENOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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VENOM program progresses to piloted flights, autonomy tests

Airman 1st Class Landon Campbell, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes Tim Stevens, 40th Flight Test Squadron test pilot, as he taxis out for a test flight June 26, 2026, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The test was part of the Viper Experimentation and Next-gen Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed program, also known as VENOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron for aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2026. The 85th TES supported the arrival of the F-15EX to Kadena, reinforcing the U.S. commitment to regional deterrence and defense under the U.S.-Japan alliance while ensuring the base remains ready to respond rapidly to emerging threats across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. India Roupe, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron jet propulsion craftsman, performs preflight operations on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The 718th AMXS is a vital component to KC-135 operations, performing routine maintenance operations to ensure 909th ARS aircrew are safe and capable of conducting air refueling in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Kayla Mbaye, 909th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Grindle, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, and a 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman, conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, left, and Capt. Michael Grindle, 909th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, conduct preflight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th ARS before take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2026. The 909th ARS is the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s premier unit for providing air refueling to joint and allied aircraft throughout the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, left, and F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, break away from a formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2026. The refueling mission built familiarity with the F-15EX ahead of its integration into Kadena’s long-term mission, strengthening combat readiness and the wing’s ability to deter aggression, ensure regional stability and defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, left, and F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, July 1, 2026. The aircraft flew to Kadena Air Base for integration and familiarization training with local units and joint partners, supporting preparations for the permanent arrival of F-15EX aircraft at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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