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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-09

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicholas Krug, left, 47th Student Squadron (STUS) pilot, and 2nd Lt. Ryan Keating, right, 47th STUS student pilot, show off their broken silver wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2025. The breaking of the wings is a tradition that reaches back to when the U.S. Army Air Corps first started issuing pilot wings, tradition states that the first pair of wings given are not to be worn, but broken and given to a loved one, with the 2 two halves not to be reunited until the next life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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T-7A Red Hawk Completes Successful Escape System Sled Test

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's T-7A Red Hawk program achieved a major milestone as the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., executed a high-speed test of its new escape system on April 16. (Courtesy photo)

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Just dropping by

Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron conduct a fast-roping exercise from an MV-22B Osprey as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Auxiliary Airfield 2, near Yuma, Ariz., April 23, 2025. The course is a seven-week event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, joint and coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Fabian Ortiz)

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A cut above

Airman 1st Class Alavinia Dishmond, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, cuts a piece of vinyl April 9, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Malmstrom AFB’s sign makers design and produce custom signs that support base operations, safety and communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mary Bowers)

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Follow the leader

Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, pilots the lead F-22 Raptor during a mission off the coast of O‘ahu, Hawaii, April 8, 2025. PACAF provides ready and lethal forces to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Sharing the load

Airmen from the 921st Contingency Response Squadron establish a sling load connection with a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 at Amedee Army Airfield in Herlong, Calif., April 7, 2025. The 921st CRS took part in Exercise Dragon Spark, a 10-day joint training event focused on enhancing rapid deployment capabilities, expeditionary logistics and interoperability between Air Force and Marine Corps units. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cassidy Fisher)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

A U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron flies above Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 2, 2025. The flyover was conducted in honor of the squadron’s 35th anniversary at Laughlin Air Force Base and its legacy of training the Air Force’s next generation of combat-ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

A U.S. Air Force four-ship formation of 87th Flying Training Squadron T-38C Talons flies above Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 2, 2025. The commemorative sortie was part of the unit’s 35th anniversary celebration, honoring decades of heritage and operational excellence in Air Force pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

Four U.S. Air Force T-38C Talons from the 87th Flying Training Squadron fly in formation over Lake Amistad, Texas, April 2, 2025. The flyover was conducted in honor of the squadron’s 35th anniversary at Laughlin Air Force Base and its legacy of training the Air Force’s next generation of combat-ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) pose for a photo with three T-38C Talons on the Laughlin Air Force Base flightline in celebration of the squadron’s 35th anniversary, April 2, 2025. The event marked the unit’s 35 years of pilot training excellence at Laughlin AFB, since its reactivation under the 47th Flying Training Wing in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Symbolic pose

The MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard poses for a group photo at MacDill AFB Fla., April 15, 2025. Honor guard provides support to military ceremonies honoring distinguished guests, change of commands, retreats, retirements, parades and other appropriate community events attended by the general public. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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Horsepower

The White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University ride past a B-1B Lancer during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Representing the university’s Six White Horses tradition, these equestrians showcase western heritage and school spirit through appearances at parades, rodeos and special events across Texas. Their presence at the airshow brought a touch of local pride and history to the celebration of airpower and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Family time

Master Sgt. Brandon Freon assists his daughter during a Board and Brush event at the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne, Ind., April 12, 2025. Events like this are a favorite across military installations, offering a fun and creative way for service members and their families to relax, connect and build camaraderie in a welcoming, social atmosphere. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Hough)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 47th Medical Group takes notes on pickup site instructions during the 47th Medical Group’s TCCC Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Medics practiced not only hands-on care, but also essential documentation and patient tracking procedures vital in deployed environments. Junior Airmen took on leadership roles throughout the event, gaining hands-on experience that built confidence and strengthened their voice within the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 47th Medical Group stabilize a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The immersive training environment challenged participants to manage trauma care while maintaining focus and coordination under stress. Participants were evaluated on advanced procedures such as cricothyroidotomy and field medication administration, which carried higher point values during scoring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group provide security while teammates render aid to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The competition tested both medical and tactical readiness in realistic, high-pressure environments. Simulated attacks during treatment forced medics to divide responsibilities between care and defense, mimicking complex real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group review mission instructions during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Planning, communication, and quick decision-making were key elements evaluated throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 47th Medical Group transition a casualty into a simulated Tactical Evacuation zone during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The scenario incorporated full-spectrum care and coordination, reinforcing deployment readiness across all skill levels. The evacuation phase challenged Airmen to maintain continuous care and situational awareness while transitioning between tactical zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group work together to treat a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The event emphasized team communication, trust, and leadership while simulating life-saving interventions under battlefield conditions. Mission success depended on the team's ability to interpret objectives, adjust tactics, and execute under time-sensitive constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group perform simulated chest trauma interventions on a medical training mannequin during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Realistic visual cues and simulated wounds increased the intensity of the scenario, driving home the importance of calm, confident care in combat environments. Junior Airmen took on leadership roles throughout the event, gaining hands-on experience that built confidence and strengthened their voice within the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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