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Red Tail Rendezvous

A T-7A Red Hawk from the 416th Flight Test Squadron and P-51D Mustang from the Palm Springs Air and Space Museum fly in formation over Edwards Air Force Base,. Calif., March 7, 2025 after the 2025 Red Tail Rendezvous event. To honor the rich history of the Tuskegee Airmen, reinforce warfighter standards and resiliency, and amplify Airman morale, the 412th Test Wing hosted a special afternoon during the State of California's formal Tuskegee Airmen Remembrance Day on March 7. In a beneficial series of requirements, the F-35A and P-51D aircraft were able to take advantage of a T-7A flying a test mission during departure to create this unique formation, while the event provided pilots with the Alabama Air National Guard key cross-country training hours. A flight test aerial photographer was also scheduled for a proficiency mission the same afternoon, allowing this rare moment to be captured visually. The T-7A Red Hawk sports red tails as homage to the Tuskegee Airmen. (Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

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MH-139 Grey Wolf

90th Missile Security Forces Squadron Tactical Response Force defenders prepare to board a 550th Helicopter Squadron MH-139 Grey Wolf during the Nuclear Convoy Course at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo., April 4, 2025. The 550 HS provided aerial support to enhance ground security operations and refine joint air-to-ground coordination alongside 20th Air Force convoy response force defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael A. Richmond)

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E-3 Sentry

An E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron departs Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 19, 2025, for exercise Northern Edge 2025. NE25 is an exercise led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command that serves as a platform for joint, multi-domain operations to deliver high-end, realistic warfighter training, strengthen joint interoperability, and sharpen the air and sea-based combat readiness of U.S. and participating forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with troops at the Department of War’s Recruiting Excellence Forum at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

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CSAF and CMSAF connect with Airmen in CENTCOM AOR during holiday visit

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe walk with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Willow Briones-Ortiz, 380th Maintain the Force Element community programs flight chief, during a visit in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 20, 2025. Wilsbach and Wolfe held all-calls, shared meals in smaller gatherings, and immersed themselves in base operations, gleaning direct perspectives on the challenges and successes experienced by Airmen in the region. These engagements allowed the leadership to understand the realities of the deployed environment firsthand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

Airmen of the 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) stand in formation during the 85th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 85th FTS from Lt. Col. Imran Khan to Lt. Col. Kristof Lieber. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, presents a speech during the 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. Col. McCane presided over the ceremony, noting the pivotal role the 85th FTS plays in setting record-breaking pilot-production statistics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Imran Khan, 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) outgoing commander, presents a speech during the 85th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. Lt. Col. Khan first took command of the 85th FTS in December 2023, after serving as the 434th Fighter Training Squadron director of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Imran Khan, 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) outgoing commander, renders a final salute to Airmen of the 85th FTS during the change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance and ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Imran Khan, 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) outgoing commander, during the 85th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Kristof Lieber, 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) incoming commander, during the 85th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kristof Lieber, 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) incoming commander, presents a speech during the 85th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. Prior to assuming command, Lt. Col. Lieber began his time at Laughlin in June 2023 as the 47th Student Squadron director of operations and T-6A instructor pilot and then went on to serve as the 434th FTS director of operations and T-6A instructor pilot in April 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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85th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kristof Lieber, 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) incoming commander, renders his first salute to Airmen of the 85th FTS during the change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 19, 2025. The 85th FTS trains new pilots in the T-6A Texan II aircraft, providing student pilots the necessary fundamentals of airmanship, including contact flying, instrument procedures and navigation, low-level operations, and introductory formation procedures, forming the basic flight skills crucial to every Air Force aviator’s flying career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

USO employees prepare hot chocolate for Junior Deployment participants during a Junior Deployment event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. The USO welcomed returning participants from their mock deployment with food, drinks and entertainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Keith San Jose, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical laboratory technician, hands out pens to a Junior Deployment participant during a Junior Deployment event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. San Jose assisted participants by joining a simulated pre-deployment function line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

A Junior Deployment participant jumps through a hula hoop during a Junior Deployment event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. Participants ran through an obstacle course to simulate physical training and its importance for military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sariekie Johnson, 47th Operations Support Squadron radar apprentice, applies face paint to a Junior Deployment participant during a Junior Deployment event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. Johnson painted participants’ faces before they went through an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

A U.S. Army soldier places a body armor vest on a Junior Deployment participant during a Junior Deployment event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. Laughlin held the event to educate children of military members about deployments to decrease separation anxiety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ronnie Moore, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, observes Junior Deployment participants shoot gel blasters at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. The activity simulated a weapons qualification course for participants during a Junior Deployment event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

Junior Deployment participants prepare to fire gel blasters at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. Participants simulated a weapons qualification course during a Junior Deployment event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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