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Ready to refuel

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 171st Air Refueling Wing, over Coraopolis, Pa., March 7, 2025. The refueling mission was part of routine training that helps ensure the proficiency of both aircrews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Shawn Monk)

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Airborne firefighter

A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing, is airborne during a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training at Top-of-the-World, Ariz., Feb. 14, 2025. MAFFS training prepares aircrews for wildfire suppression efforts ahead of the upcoming fire season. The Wyoming Air National Guard conducted the training alongside the California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing, enhancing joint wildfire response capabilities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas)

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VPOTUS, SECDEF, DNI arrive at Laughlin to begin visit to America’s southern border

Vice President JD Vance is welcomed to Laughlin Air Force Base by Command Chief Master Sergeant Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief (left) and Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th FTW commander (middle). Vance, along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arrived at Laughlin before beginning their visit to the southern border at Eagle Pass, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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VPOTUS, SECDEF, DNI arrive at Laughlin to begin visit to America’s southern border

Vice President JD Vance steps off Air Force Two upon arrival to Laughlin Air Force Base March 5, 2025. Vance, along with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard arrived at Laughlin before beginning their visit to the southern border at Eagle Pass, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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VPOTUS, SECDEF, DNI arrive at Laughlin to begin visit to America’s southern border

The 47th Flying Training Wing welcomed Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard as they arrived at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 5, 2025. Vance, Hegseth and Gabbard began their visit to America’s southern border, continuing from Laughlin to Eagle Pass, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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MindGym enhances mental resilience at JBER's Elmendorf Fitness Center

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaylin Cornell, a fitness assessment cell manager assigned to the 673d Force Support Squadron, sits in the MindGym at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2025. The MindGym is a facility designed to bolster mental resilience and cognitive performance for service members and their families by offering a sensory-controlled environment where users engage in guided mindfulness sessions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites)

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Apache onload

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III prepares to load a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 6, 2025. The C-17 transported several AH-64s tasked to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Ortega Corona)

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Afterburner

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., takes off during a training mission in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 24, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and work with U.S. allies and partners in joint and coalition operations and exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-06

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-06 present one half of their broken wings to their loved ones at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025. Nineteen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-06

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-06 break their wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025. Twenty-two U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-06

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-06 pose for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2025. nineteen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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HALO jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct High Altitude Low Open parachute jumps from a C-130 Hercules near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 13, 2025. The technique minimizes risk to supplies, equipment or personnel as they are airdropped from high altitudes over enemy air space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)

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Helo ops

A 37th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey comes in for a landing to pick up a 90th Missile Wing task response force Airman during a convoy response force demonstration at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Feb. 11, 2025. The demonstration provided U.S. Strategic Command senior leaders with insight into the Air Force’s role in the nuclear enterprise and its procedures for moving intercontinental ballistic missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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Raptors and Talons

F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons from the 1st Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2025. This demonstration highlighted the wing's capability to mobilize forces rapidly in high-stress scenarios. The 1st FW’s primary mission is to deliver dominant airpower, supporting global operations, rapid deployment and homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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Mission-ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derrius Amis, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services specialist, and Senior Airman Kameron Kensington, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, perform an aft engagement drill during a tactical leadership course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Utilizing the Mission-Ready Airman concept, students from various career fields received training with M4 carbines to build readiness for installation security scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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USO opens day room at Laughlin

Laughlin Air Force Base and United Service Organizations (USO) leadership cut the ribbon opening the new USO day room at the day room ribbon cutting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2025. This is the first time in Laughlin’s history to have a physical location on base, providing a dedicated space for the USO to deliver their mission at a regular tempo.

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USO opens day room at Laughlin

Gary Cole, USO West Region, president, speaks at United Service Organizations (USO) day room ribbon cutting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2025. This is the first time in Laughlin’s history to have a physical location on base, providing a dedicated space for the USO to deliver their mission at a regular tempo

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USO opens day room at Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Caldwell, 47th Flying Training Wing, deputy commander, speaks at United Service Organizations (USO) day room ribbon cutting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2025. This is the first time in Laughlin’s history to have a physical location on base, providing a dedicated space for the USO to deliver their mission at a regular tempo.

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USO opens day room at Laughlin

Heather Krauss, USO executive director, speaks at United Service Organizations (USO) day room ribbon cutting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2025. This is the first time in Laughlin’s history to have a physical location on base, providing a dedicated space for the USO to deliver their mission at a regular tempo.

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

U.S. Air Force Defenders distribute essential equipment to participants during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2025. The exercise tested logistics, personnel movement, and sustainment planning to ensure operational effectiveness in a contested environment. Laughlin Air Force Base personnel assisted in the planning of the exercise, ensuring realistic threat engagements that required strategic patience and critical decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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