An A-10 Thunderbolt II fires flares
An A-10 Thunderbolt II fires flares as part of a combat search and rescue scenario Oct. 7 during Airpower Day at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Air shows improve base morale and friendships with local citizens.U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Str
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The Spirit arrives (2)
The B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., arrive here under cloudy skies and a rainy evening 7 Oct. This stealth bomber is parked on the tarmac at Andersen Air Force Base and is immediately serviced by maintenance crews after its arrival. The Spirit is a two-person aircraft and is equipped with stealth technology. These airframes are replacing the B-52 Stratofortresses deployed here from Barksdale Air Force Base, La.Air Force Photo/Capt. Bryan Florio
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The Spirit arrives
This B-2 Spirit is landing here and officially begins its deployment to the Western Pacific. These stealth bombers are part of the continued bomber presence here and are aimed at enhancing regional security while dissuading and deterring any potential aggressor to the U.S. or its allies.Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mahmoud Rasouliyan
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An Air Force KC-135 tanker refuels an F/A-18C over Iraq
An F/A-18C, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, takes on fuel from an Air Force KC-135 tanker over Iraq during a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime operations and the global war on terrorism.U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Peter Scheu
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B-2s deploy to Guam
Four B-2 Spirits, like this one flying over the Pacific Ocean, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 7 as part of a continuous bomber presence in the Asia-Pacific region.U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III
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Air Force Reserve stands up first F-22 Raptor unit
Tech. Sgt. Paul Hennig unveils the newly painted 302nd Fighter Squadron tail markings Oct. 2 following the 477th Fighter Group activation ceremony at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. The 477th FG, and its subsequent squadrons, are now the first and only Reserve F-22 Raptor unit in the Air Force.U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Garrett Hothan
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A Fireball F-16 taxies behind a B-52 @ Andersen AFB
A Fireball F-16 taxies behind a B-52 here on Andersen. Even though this is the last deployment for the Fireballs, they conducted some very valuable and jointly integrated training here with airframes like the B-52. The unit itself is being deactivated but the people that comprise it are not. Because of the intense training conducted by the 522 EFS here, its members are leaving as highly technical and skilled to their respective gaining units.Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mahmoud Rasouliyan
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F-22 performs first drop of small diameter bomb
An F-22 Raptor drops a small diameter bomb from its weapons bay during a test mission Sept. 5 over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The test marks the first airborne separation of a small diameter bomb from the internal weapons bay of an F-22.U.S. Air Force photo
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A B-1 Lancer makes a high speed pass
A B-1 Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Tex., makes a high speed pass Sept. 14 during a fire power demonstration at the Nevada Test and Training Range. The demonstration gave spectators a close-up and realistic view into the Air Force's ability to perform its wartime mission.U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian Ybarbo
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A B-52 bomber takes off for Koa Lightning exercise @ Guam
Guam, from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., takes off for September’s Koa Lightning exercise. For the first time, B-52 crews dropped inert munitions on Pele Bombing Range, Hawaii. The munitions are made from concrete and have GPS guidance, which make them safe for the environment. This training provides valuable simulated combat experience for the aircrews and translates into raw global combat power against the continuing war on terrorism.U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Mahmoud Rasouliyan
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