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A drop in the bucket

A 413th Flight Test Squadron UH-1 Huey picks up a bucket of water from Anderson Pond during a training mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 28, 2022. The water bucket operations training is required for flight crews to maintain their firefighting proficiencies. The 413th FLTS helicopters can be tasked by the 96th Test Wing to supporting with fire management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Assuming command

Attendants bow their heads during a United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 27, 2022. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa outgoing commander, relinquished command, and Gen. James B. Hecker, USAFE-AFAFRICA incoming commander, assumed command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett)

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I-Day

A basic cadet from the class of 2026 arrives at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing, June 23, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colo. In-Processing Day marks the start of the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Armstrong)

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Check and go

Lt. Col. Ian Mclaughlin, 495th Fighter Squadron commander, performs flight equipment checks prior to launch at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, June 23, 2022. The 495th FS participated in Point Blank 22-3, an exercise designed to help maintain readiness of allied forces to deter adversaries and ensure the collective defense of the European region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby I. Saunders)

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Keeping ‘em in the sky

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducts aerial refueling operations in the U.S. Air Forces Central area of responsibility, June 22, 2022. The 335th EFS delivers airpower and showcases U.S. commitment to deterrence and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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Bomber Task Force

A B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the Pacific Ocean during a Bomber Task Force mission, June 20, 2022. Bomber Task Force missions provide opportunities to train alongside allies and partners building interoperability and bolstering collective ability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nicholas Priest)

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Heritage formation

Maj. Josh Gunderson, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, and Stuart Milson, Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang pilot, fly in formation during the Midsouth Airshow in Millington, Tenn., June 17, 2022. The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation highlights U.S. Air Force air power history and memorializes those who have served by providing approximately 60 events around the world annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Don Hudson)

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Attention to detail

Senior Airman Ryan Villanueva, assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., secures the tail on to an inert bomb during exercise Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2 hosted by the 57th Munitions Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 15, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josey Blades)

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459th ARW Takeoff Tuesday for June 21, 2022

Taking off this week is our new recruit Fabrice Numbu from Lanham, Md. He's all set to take off for basic military training. Pictured with him are Staff Sgt. Ceru Smith, 459th ARW Development & Training Flight Program Manager, and Tech Sgt. David Bryant III from the 459th Safety Office. Numbu will join the 69th Aerial Port Squadron.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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459th ARW exercise planners hold ROC drill for SPAM exercise

Exercise planners with the 459th Air Refueling Wing hold “Rehearsal of Concept” drill (ROC drill) to prepare for the unit’s upcoming local South Pacific Air Force Multi-mission exercise. The purpose of the ROC drill is to help participants better understand the exercise and its requirements.

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Takeoff Tuesday for June 14, 2022

New recruits, Tevon Dennis from Henrico, Va., and Nina Gangbo from Lakeside, Va., take off for basic military training. Pictured with the recruits are Staff Sgt. Ceru Smith, 459 ARW Development & Training Flight Program Manager, and Tech Sgt. David Bryant III from the 459th Safety Office. Dennis will join the 459th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Gangbo will join the 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.

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Take Off Tuesday

Heading off to Basic Military Training today is Nhytavia Evans from Fredericksburg, VA, who will join 459th Maintenance Squadron! Good Luck and see you soon! #ReserveCitizenAirmen

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Reid Waltman

Navigator, 758th Bombardment Squadron

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459th LRS Airmen participate in memorial run

Airmen from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron stand in formation prior to participating in the Annual Port Dawg Memorial run at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 15, 2022. The run, which began at Kadena Air Base, Japan, in 2013, honors Air Transportation Airmen who lost their lives over the past year. Seven aerial port Airmen died last year. Members in the career field say "they are 'blocked out,' but not forgotten." (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Andreaa Phillips)

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