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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, stands at attention while the Yokota Air Base honor guardsmen bring in the ceremonial sword during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. A tradition whose foundation dates back to the 12th Century, the old “Royal Order of the Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Air Force in 1967. Since then, less than 300 Airmen have had this honor bestowed upon them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

Yokota Air Base Honor Guardsmen post the ceremonial sword in front of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mehtar Sullivan, Order of the Sword Sergeant at Arms, salutes Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. A tradition whose foundation dates back to the 12th Century, the old “Royal Order of the Sword” ceremony was revised, updated and adopted by the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Air Force in 1967. Since then, less than 300 Airmen have had this honor bestowed upon them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

Participants of the Order of the Sword ceremony take a group picture at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp addresses the audience during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp leads the room in singing the Air Force song during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. Rupp’s induction to the Order of the Sword marks only the 17th time in history that the men and women of the Pacific Air Forces have bestowed this honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mehtar Sullivan, Order of the Sword Sergeant at Arms, presents a proclamation during an Order of the Sword Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2024. Induction into the Order of the Sword is the highest honor and tribute the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow upon any individual. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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Governor Arnold I. Palacios, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, shares his appreciation during an industry day for the region in September 2024. He expressed his gratitude toward the DoD for partnering with the business community and looks forward to growing together with shared equities in the region. (Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Blaz, Pacific Air Forces A4 Directorate Detachment 1, addresses the stakeholders at an industry day for the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands in September 24. The event emphasized the opportunities the small business community has regarding business with the Air Force. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, converses with Indian Air Force Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Operations director general, during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India, Sept. 24-26, 2024. The annual meeting strengthened the longstanding bilateral partnership between the forces as leaders conferred about force interoperability opportunities, expert knowledge exchanges, humanitarian aid efforts, and military exercise planning. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Delegation members from the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force meet during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India Sept. 24-26, 2024. The annual meeting strengthened the longstanding bilateral partnership between the forces as leaders conferred about force interoperability opportunities, expert knowledge exchanges, humanitarian aid efforts, and military exercise planning. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, shakes hands with Indian Air Force Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Operations director general, during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India, Sept. 24-26, 2024. The annual meeting strengthened the longstanding bilateral partnership between the forces as leaders conferred about force interoperability opportunities, expert knowledge exchanges, humanitarian aid efforts, and military exercise planning. (Courtesy Photo)

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Delegation members from the U.S. Air Force and Indian Air Force meet during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting, at Indian Air Head Quarters (Vayu Bhavan), New Delhi, India from Sept. 24-26, 2024. The ESG was preceded by Tarang Shakti 24, India’s largest multinational exercise, which hosted 10 participating nations and 18 observers, at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, Aug. 29 to Sept. 14. The IAF-led exercise fostered ties during 16 days of cooperative air missions and cultural exchange opportunities to improve multilateral integration. (Courtesy Photo)

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Airmen from the 153rd Airlift Wing collaborate to stabilize a simulated casualty during medical evacuation training, Sept. 19, 2024. Exercises like these ensure the Wyoming Air National Guard remains ready to respond to emergencies. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Edward Hunter Hermsen)

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5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

5AF Commander inducted into Order of the Sword

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Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

Indian and U.S. Air Force leaders meet for 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting

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