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260417-F-BO786-1152

U.S. Air Force Capt. Madeleine Knapp, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, monitors flight controls aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a Maximum Endurance Operation over the Philippines near Clark Air Base, in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 17, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260417-F-BO786-1125

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron flies past the International Date Line near Eareckson Air Station, Alaska, en route to the Philippines during a Maximum Endurance Operation in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 17, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260417-F-BO786-1100

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron flies past the International Date Line near Eareckson Air Station, Alaska, en route to the Philippines during a Maximum Endurance Operation in support of Exercise Balikatan 2026, April 17, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260416-F-BO786-1080

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Toohey, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, monitors fuel transfer inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a Maximum Endurance Operation en route to Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Eareckson Air Station, Alaska, April 16, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260416-F-BO786-1061

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jamaray Porter, 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Christian Yambao, 317th AMXS assistant flying crew chief, monitor refueling operations for a Maximum Endurance Operation en route to Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Eareckson Air Station, Alaska, April 16, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260416-F-BO786-1046

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron parks to refuel during a Maximum Endurance Operation en route to Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Eareckson Air Station, Alaska, April 16, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260416-F-BO786-1031

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing and 7th Bomb Wing transit to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks before continuing with a Maximum Endurance Operation en route to Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 16, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260415-F-BO786-1014

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing and 7th Bomb Wing conduct accountability before a Maximum Endurance Operation in preparation for Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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260415-F-BO786-1008

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft equipped with external fuel tanks assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron taxis to the runway before a Maximum Endurance Operation in preparation of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

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Stars, Cars and Guitars bring community together at America Fest 2026

A festival attendee chases bubbles near the Sports Zone during America Fest 2026 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2026. America Fest gave local community members the opportunity to meet U.S. service members, learn about their role in the defense of Japan and experience American culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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260410-F-HW521-1240

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman walks to an aircraft, standing by to support potential contingency rescue operations for the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260410-F-HW521-1172

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen load their gear onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 10, 2026. Their team, flown by U.S. Air Force aircrew, was postured to provide contingency rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260410-F-HW521-1165

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 204th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for takeoff April 9, 2026. His team, alongside U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, remained on alert to provide contingency rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260410-F-HW521-1133

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen walk to an aircraft, posturing to provide contingency rescue support for the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean in the event of a non-nominal splashdown. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260410-F-HW521-1106

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 10, 2026. His team, alongside U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, remained on standby to provide contingency rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260410-F-HW521-1086

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster boards a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 10, 2026. His team, alongside U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, was postured to provide contingency rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260410-F-HW521-1039

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Skip Saito, 204th Airlift Squadron commander, opens the door to a C-17 Globemaster III ahead of takeoff at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 10, 2026. His team, alongside U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, remained on alert to provide rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260409-F-HW521-1406

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Komatsu, 204th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and air transportation specialists move supplies and rafts onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 9, 2026, preparing to provide contingency rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260409-F-HW521-1248

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is loaded with rafts and supplies at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 9, 2026, in preparation to provide contingency rescue support in the event of a non-nominal splashdown during the Artemis II mission in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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260409-F-HW521-1223

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster directs cargo toward the rear of a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in preparation for the recovery of the Artemis II team in the Pacific April 9, 2026. The 10-day Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and safely back, marking a critical step in NASA’s return to lunar exploration. The mission concluded with a Pacific Ocean recovery led by NASA and supported by the Department of War. U.S. Space Command provided overarching command and control, while Air Forces Space and First Air Force Detachment 3 coordinated specialized rescue and recovery capabilities. The U.S. Navy executed the at-sea recovery of the Orion capsule and crew, validating the joint force’s ability to support future deep-space missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aden Brown)

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