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Warm reception

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Armed Forces Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner walk together during a reception ceremony in Manila, Philippines, April 5, 2024. Kendall was joined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi to meet with Philippine military and security partners during a trip to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Department of State photo by Maika Gladys Torres)

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Witnessing history

Students from the Tinker K-8 School at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., watch the solar eclipse, April 8, 2024. The MacDill AFB community gathered to celebrate the eclipse with educational videos and moon-themed snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)

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Total eclipse of the Raptor

Two T-38A Talons and an F-22A Raptor conduct flying operations during the total solar eclipse in Ohio, April 8, 2024. The squadrons were conducting dissimilar formation training in unfamiliar airspace. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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Sonic smoke

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Great Texas Air Show over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 6, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9-G capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Kicking up dirt

An MH-139A Grey Wolf lands on a soft dirt field April 5, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 413th Flight Test Squadron aircrew performed approaches to the field for austere landing testing, part of follow-on developmental tests for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Throwing strikes

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Jimmy Hebenstreit throws a pitch during a game against the University of Northern Colorado at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 3, 2024. The Falcons lost the match 8-5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

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Next stop, home!

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

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Eyes on the coast

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron, fly over South Korea’s southern coast, April 2, 2024. The 80th and 35th FS, assigned to Kunsan Air Base, deliver airpower and showcase the United States’ commitment to the alliances and stability in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Let there be light

Senior Airman Solomar Forde, 60th Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental specialist, runs an operations test on an aircraft infrared anti-collision light at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2024. The 60th MXS delivers safe, professional maintenance that powers a dynamic global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

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Aerial spray

A C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., sprays water during a low pass at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, March 25, 2024, as part of a flight test of the 910th Airlift Wing's unique electronic modular aerial spray system. The flight test was performed to ensure the operability of the spray system aboard the airframe as the 910th prepares to upgrade its aging C-130H Hercules fleet to new J-models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Crossing paths

F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Demonstration team, the “Thunderbirds,” execute a choreographed demonstration during the Luke Days air show March 24, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration and the entire show runs about one hour and 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Under the cover of darkness

A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, prepares to take off from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 22, 2024. The aircraft, part of the C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team, performed at Luke Days 2024, an air show that presents military airpower and civilian acts over two days, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to a public audience of hundreds of thousands of attendees from Arizona and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Perfect weld

Airman Jacalyn Cox, a 157th Maintenance Group metals technology specialist, practices welding different metals March 19, 2024, at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Cox is completing on-the-job training and learning to weld multiple types of metal and operate equipment needed to fabricate components critical to the functioning of the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Run!!!

Airmen run during a readiness training exercise, March 19, 2024, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The training focused on readiness and adaptability for future contingency missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)

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Airmen build resilience with paintball

Paintball participants from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. receive a safety brief on proper loading and handling of paintball guns and a local paintball complex April 9. Next, they, split into teams and participated in several mock scenarios during a day of team building, resilience building and connectedness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Airmen build resilience with paintball

An Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Airman takes cover behind a tire barrier and returns fire during a paintball mock scenario April 9. Several Armen participated in mock scenarios during a day of team building, resilience building and connectedness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Airmen build resilience with paintball

An Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Airman returns fire during a paintball mock scenario April 9. Several Armen participated in scenarios during a day of team building, resilience building and connectedness. U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Airmen build resilience with paintball

An Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Airman loads a teammate’s paintball container April 9. Several Armen participated in mock scenarios during a day of team building, resilience building and connectedness. U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Airmen build resilience with paintball

An Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Airman takes aim at the opposing paintball team behind a barrier wall April 9. Several Armen participated in mock scenarios during a day of team building, resilience building and connectedness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

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Around the Air Force: Cold Weather Incentive Pay, Autonomous F-16s, 5th-Gen Aircraft Join Cope Tiger

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new incentive pay is approved for cold weather assignments, F-16 Fighting Falcons become the next testbed platform for autonomous capabilities, and 5th-generation aircraft join Cope Tiger 2024 for the first time.

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