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OA-1K testing

Maj. Jacob Marsh, 96th Test Wing, performs preflight checks on an OA-1K Skyraider II June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th TW and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II sits ready for a mission June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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OA-1K testing

An OA-1K Skyraider II sits ready for a mission June 25, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The new Air Force Special Operations Command aircraft continues developmental testing with 96th Test Wing and U.S. Special Operations Command at Eglin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Finlet install

Bryan Jenkins, Vortex Control Technologies, and Airman 1st Class Tustin Bridges, 1st Special Operations Wing, install an aluminum Finlet onto the rear door of an MC-130J July 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 417th Flight Test Squadron’s air crew and engineers will analyze the Finlets’ flight and air handling qualities as well as the aircraft’s airdrop compatibility with the new additions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Finlet install

Airman 1st Class Tustin Bridges, 1st Special Operations Wing, and Bryan Jenkins, Vortex Control Technologies, install an aluminum Finlet onto the rear door of an MC-130J July 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 417th Flight Test Squadron’s air crew and engineers will analyze the Finlets’ flight and air handling qualities as well as the aircraft’s airdrop compatibility with the new additions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Finlet install

An aluminum Finlet sits on each side of a MC-130J’s tailfin waiting to be tested July 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 417th Flight Test Squadron’s air crew and engineers will analyze the Finlets’ flight and air handling qualities as well as the aircraft’s airdrop compatibility with the new additions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Finlet install

Airman 1st Class Tustin Bridges, 1st Special Operations Wing, secures an aluminum Finlet onto the rear door of an MC-130J July 9 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 417th Flight Test Squadron’s air crew and engineers will analyze the Finlets’ flight and air handling qualities as well as the aircraft’s airdrop compatibility with the new additions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Load ‘er up!

An all-terrain vehicle is loaded onto a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 337th Airlift Squadron, Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025. The exercise is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control Agile Combat Employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Owen Davies)

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Drill rehearsal

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s Drill Team rehearses for the 2025 Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 9, 2025. The team represented the Air Force and the Department of Defense as the only U.S. military branch to perform at the world’s second largest tattoo, showcasing precise maneuvers and demonstrating the Air Force’s focus on readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The F-15EX plays a critical role in modern warfare, providing substantial additional capacity for long-range fires, sensors, and electronic warfare in contested areas, complementing 5th generation fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul McManus, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Conner Geyer, propulsion craftsman assigned to the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. The 18th Wing remains steadfast in its mission to provide credible combat air power to deter regional aggression, assure allies and partners, and, if necessary, defend Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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F-15EX visit offers first look at Indo-Pacific airpower evolution

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josue Barban, right, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts post flight checks on an F-15EX Eagle II assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025. During the transition to the F-15EX, the U.S. Air Force will sustain a steady-state presence at Kadena through a combination of 4th and 5th generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Entine, 40th Flight Test Squadron Air Combat Command Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force commander, performs post-flight aircraft checks during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is the Air Force's largest contingency-response exercise in the Pacific, taking place in multiple locations including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

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250712-F-SI550-1257

A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron of Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., participates in Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC, part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, trains Airmen to operate in a contested, dynamic environment while executing real-time force projection and joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Entine, 40th Flight Test Squadron Air Combat Command Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force commander, inspects an F-16C Fighting Falcon during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is the Air Force's largest contingency-response exercise in the Pacific, taking place in multiple locations including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

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250712-F-SI550-1218

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Entine, 40th Flight Test Squadron Air Combat Command Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force commander, prepares to exit his F-16C Fighting Falcon during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is the Air Force's largest contingency-response exercise in the Pacific, taking place in multiple locations including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

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250712-F-SI550-1175

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. parks during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC, the part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, trains Airmen to operate in a contested, dynamic environment while executing real-time force projection and joint interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

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250712-F-SI550-1104

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon assigned to the 40th Flight Test Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., taxis off of the runway during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is the Air Force's largest contingency-response exercise in the Pacific, taking place in multiple locations including Hawaii, Guam, Japan and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adasha Williams)

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250711-F-SJ797-1201

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., taxis on the runway after landing to participate in exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Andersen AFB, Guam, July 11, 2025. REFORPAC is a large-scale contingency response exercise, which prepares service members to maintain readiness and execute missions under stress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Xavier Romero)

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