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Returning home

Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron walk toward friends and family at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2026, following a redeployment. Returning from deployment is especially meaningful, as it marks the safe completion of their mission and reunites service members with loved ones after months of separation and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

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Hanging out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Danielle Beigelman, 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, is positioned in a tree during a simulated aircraft crash scenario as part of Operations Group War Day, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 5, 2026. The training emphasized endurance, resource management and survival skills required in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrique Barquet)

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On watch

Capt. Clayton Davis, an F-22 pilot and supervisor of flying with the 525th Fighter Squadron, operates from the air traffic control tower in support of exercise Red Flag-Nellis 26-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 2, 2026. During Red Flag, air traffic control personnel manage increased flight operations and complex airspace demands, enabling seamless multinational training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Sanders)

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Proof of concept

Airman 1st Class Alexander Smith, 22nd Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy flight engineer, assists in loading equipment on a C-5M during exercise Reef Runner on the flightline at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 1, 2026. The exercise was a proof of concept to demonstrate the capability of a C-5M to transport an 821st Contingency Response Squadron assessment team from Travis AFB to Guam without aerial refueling and while maintaining full-role capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Robert Nichols)

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Locked and loaded

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Clarke, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, secures a simulated cargo bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules during a training flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29, 2026. This routine training ensures the wing is prepared to deliver critical equipment rapidly throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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Top off

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels an F-35A Lightning II from the 48th Fighter Wing over the North Sea during exercise Point Blank, Jan. 29, 2026. The recurring exercise enhances allied readiness and interoperability, ensuring the collective defense of the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iris Carpenter)

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Strike Eagle

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 18, 2026. The deployment of F-15s to the region enhances combat readiness and promotes security and stability. (Courtesy photo)

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Waiting for a ride

A U.S. Air Force 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog, Ssilke, waits on a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2026. The 332nd ESFS MWDs play a vital role in daily operations by identifying hazards and ensuring the safety of aircraft and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Travis Knauss)

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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Andrew White, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, performs preload checks on a GBU-39 bomb during the 96th Maintenance Group’s fourth-quarter weapons load competition at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 30, 2026. The competition pitted the squadron's F-16 "Blue" team against the F-15 “Red” team for the title of top load crew of the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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A salute to excellence

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach returns a salute from 2nd Lt. Renata Russell after she received the U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year award at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Jan. 30, 2026. Russell, a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, was recognized as the top cadet for her outstanding performance and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stuart Bright)

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Clear for takeoff

Master Sgt. Jodie Sweeney, 114th Operations Support Squadron airfield management specialist from the South Dakota Air National Guard, removes foreign object debris from the flightline during exercise Sentry South 26-1 at Savannah Air National Guard Base, Ga., Jan. 28, 2026. Sentry South is a large-scale exercise that integrates fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft and personnel from across the joint force to enhance air superiority and combat readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

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Joint drop

Army paratroopers from the 11th Airborne Division descend from an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Palmetto Reach over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 23, 2026. The joint operation highlighted the seamless integration between Army paratroopers and Air Force aircrews to rapidly deploy ground forces anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)

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Lighting it up

An F-22A Raptor from the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, deploys flares during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 over the Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 22, 2026. Flares are defensive countermeasures designed to decoy infrared-guided threats by creating an intense heat signature for a missile to follow, drawing it safely away from the aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Michael Swingen)

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Safe and secure

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron secure equipment inside an HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 22, 2026. The squadron provides personnel recovery and refueling capabilities around-the-clock throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Travis Knauss)

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Tucked in

Airmen assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron attach engine covers to a C-17 Globemaster III during a post-flight inspection at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2026. These covers protect critical components by preventing foreign object debris, wildlife and other contaminants from entering the engines during ground operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hirsch)

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Honor to serve

Senior Airman Ever Quintanilla Ramos, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, holds the American flag close during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 30, 2026 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 11 new Airmen graduated from the 200-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Honor to serve

Airman 1st Class Cerenity Anderson, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, waits to make the next fold of the American flag during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 30, 2026 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 11 new Airmen graduated from the 200-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Honor to serve

Staff Sgt. Alexander Summers watches as Airmen pallbearers begin to fold the American flag during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 30, 2026 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 11 new Airmen graduated from the 200-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Honor to serve

Airmen pallbearers carry a casket forward during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 30, 2026 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 11 new Airmen graduated from the 200-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Honor to serve

Airman 1st Class Denae Edwards and firing party Airmen stand ready during the Honor Guard graduation ceremony Jan. 30, 2026 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Approximately 11 new Airmen graduated from the 200-plus-hour course. The graduation performance includes flag detail, rifle volley, pallbearers and bugler for friends, family and unit commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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