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Airpower!

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot flies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2023. The F-16’s mission is to deliver airpower, fortify U.S. commitment to partner nations, and provide regional stability within the AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirby Turbak)

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Al Dhafra all-call

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass answer questions during an all-call with Airmen and Guardians at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 8, 2023. The senior leaders’ stop at Al Dhafra AB was one of many across Air Force Central Command to recognize and thank Airmen and Guardians who protect the U.S., allies and partners’ national security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)

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All aboard

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Senior Master Sgt. P.J. Pierce, 459th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron medical technician, Lt. Col. Vanessa Mattox, 459th AES commander, and Tech. Sgt. Crystal Drake, 459th AES medical technician, load medical equipment aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to take off for an in-flight exercise. Ten members of the 439th AES joined 459th AES members in a blended AE training mission to the island. Mission training expanded beyond the medical realm to include air refueling and an overseas sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

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All aboard

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Lt. Col. Richard Neely, an executive officer with the Illinois Air National Guard 183rd Fighter Wing, talks to fellow visitors aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during the "Center of Influence" visit here March 8. About a dozen civilian and military senior leaders came here to tour base facilities and learn how leadership support of Guard and Reserve is vital to national defense. The visitors come to Washington, D.C., at the invitation of the Illinois Adjutant General in the interest of promoting the total force concept. The 459th Maintenance Squadron and the 756th Air Refueling Squadron conducted briefings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

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All hooked up

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- Tech. Sgt. Tim Dickens, 69th Aerial Port Squadron information controller, secures cargo net to a pallet June 11. Members of the 69th Aerial Port Squadron coordinated with Air Force Reserve Command to load and send five pallets of toys, clothing and household goods to Bagram and Kabul, Afghanistan, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, and Kyrgyzstan. Gen. John A. Bradley, chief of Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., accompanied some of the cargo on his trip overseas this month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amaani Lyle)

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All in the family- 1

Master Sgt. Felicia Mootry, 459th Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant, receives her re-enlistment oath from 2nd Lt. Ronald McKinney, 59th Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during a re-enlistment ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 26, 2012. After serving in the Air Force for over 32 years, Sergeant Mootry extended her Reserve career for four additional years with the help of Lieutenant McKinney, who is also her son. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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All in the family- 2

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Felicia Mootry, 459th Maintenance Squadron First Sergeant poses with Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald McKinney, 59th Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during a re-enlistment ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 26, 2012. After serving in the Air Force for over 32 years, Mootry extended her Reserve career for four additional years with the help of McKinney, who is also her son. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Steve Lewis)

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All military dogs go to heaven

Staff Sgt. Yessiell Perez, 11th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands at parade rest during a memorial service at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 28, 2016. The service honored the MWD’s accomplishments and included a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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All military dogs go to heaven

Service members salute during a memorial service Oct. 28, 2016, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., for two military working dogs who recently passed away. The service honored the MWD’s accomplishments and included a 21-gun salute and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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All military dogs go to heaven

Military working dogs wait in formation during a memorial service for two dogs who recently passed away at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 28, 2016. The service honored the MWD’s accomplishments and included a 21 gun salute and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mariah Haddenham)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Aircrew members from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron install door-frame cargo rollers on a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft while aerial porters from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron observe at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2017. Certain aircrew members are required to pass an annual cargo-loading and offloading evaluation on the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Master Sgt. Randy Cornish (right), an aerial port trainer from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, coordinates with aerial porters Airman 1st Class Nangoh Esemoto (left) and Master Sgt. Tim Dickens during cargo-loading procedures on a KC-135R Stratotanker at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Senior Airman Steven Nicklas, boom operator from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, instructs crew members while loading cargo onto a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2017. Boom operators are required to pass an annual cargo-loading and offloading evaluation on the Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Master Sgt. Randy Cornish, an aerial porter and trainer from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, issues instructions to aerial porters during cargo-loading procedures on a KC-135R Stratotanker at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Master Sgt. Randy Cornish (right), an aerial port trainer from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, coordinates with aerial porters Airman 1st Class Nangoh Esemoto (left) and Master Sgt. Tim Dickens during cargo-loading procedures on a KC-135R Stratotanker at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Staff Sgt. Manoel Robinson (2nd from left), boom operator from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, works with aerial porters from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron offloading cargo as part of his cargo checkride Aug. 1, 2017. Boom operators are required to pass an annual cargo-loading and offloading evaluation on the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Senior Airman Patrick Oberlin, boom operator from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, works with aircrew members to offload cargo from a KC-135R Stratotanker on Aug. 1, 2017. Boom operators are required to pass an annual cargo-loading and offloading evaluation on the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Aircrew from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron and aerial porters from the 69th Aerial Port Squadron work together to load cargo onto a KC-135R Stratotanker on Aug. 1, 2017 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Senior Airman Steven Nicklas (top), boom operator from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, directs the driver of an 25K-loader as part of his cargo checkride on Aug. 1, 2017. Boom operators are required to pass an annual cargo-loading and offloading evaluation on the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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All Secure! Checkrides ensure cargo safe and in place

Master Sgt. Mark Edwards (left) evaluates Senior Airman Steven Nicklas (second from left), boom operators from the 756th Air Refueling Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, while he directs the driver of an 25K-Loader as part of his cargo checkride Aug. 1, 2017. Boom operators are required to pass an annual cargo-loading and offloading evaluation on the KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Erica J. Knight)

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