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Space Force Generative AI Challenge Empowers Guardians Through Education and Collaboration

USSF Capt. Jake Schneider, Chief of Portfolio, Platform, at Space Systems Command (SSC), addresses participants in the inaugural U.S. Space Force Generative AI Challenge. The hybrid-virtual, hack-a-thon like competition kicked off on Sept. 12 and ran for eight weeks. Registered teams were challenged to create solutions to Space Force problem statements leveraging generative AI.
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100th ARW refuels 48th FW and 57th Wing during BTF trilateral exercise

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II’s from the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of U.S. forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)
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100th ARW refuels 48th FW and 57th Wing during BTF trilateral exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron conduct a pre-flight briefing prior to participating in a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Dec. 3, 2024. BTF missions enhance combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats. Pre-flight checks help reduce the risk of in-flight issues by ensuring aircraft, equipment, and crew readiness is verified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)
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100th ARW refuels 48th FW and 57th Wing during BTF trilateral exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chance Hackenburg, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for aerial refueling during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. NATO allies and partner nations take every opportunity to train together to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve military readiness, tactical proficiency, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)
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100th ARW refuels 48th FW and 57th Wing during BTF trilateral exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chance Hackenburg, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares for aerial refueling during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. NATO allies and partner nations take every opportunity to train together to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve military readiness, tactical proficiency, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)
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A Space Force Thanksgiving at Ramstein

U.S. Space Force Col. David A. Pheasant, U.S. Space Forces in Europe – Space Forces Africa deputy commander, left, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Alex J. Birkle, SPACEFOREUR-AF senior enlisted leader, right, hands off plates in the Rheinland Inn Dining Facility during Thanksgiving at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, November 28, 2024. Leaders from around the DoD served Thanksgiving meals to the Kaiserslautern Military Community to show their appreciation during the holiday season.
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Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxis the runway at RAF Fairford, England, prior to taking off for Exercise Apex Buccaneer, Dec. 3, 2024. APEX BUCCANEER is a Norwegian-led trilateral exercise in the High North that showcases integrated operations with U.S., U.K., and Norwegian forces integrating advanced air, land, and naval capabilities.
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Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II’s from the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of U.S. forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in recent history.
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Strengthening Arctic Defense: Trilateral exercise tests fifth-generation air power

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during a Trilateral Bomber Task Force support mission over the North Sea, Dec. 3, 2024. BTF missions enhance combat readiness amongst participating NATO allies and partner nations, ensuring their ability to rapidly respond to emerging threats.
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African Partnership Flight solidifies HA/DR tabletop exercise

Seventeen African partner nations participated in the African Partnership Flight hosted by the Nigerian Air Force and facilitated by U.S. Air Forces Africa, November 4, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The engagement was conducted with members of the Association of African Air Forces, a voluntary, non-political organization focusing on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the United States Air Force.
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African Partnership Flight solidifies HA/DR tabletop exercise

Seventeen African partner nations participated in the African Partnership Flight hosted by the Nigerian Air Force and facilitated by U.S. Air Forces Africa, November 4, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The engagement was conducted with members of the Association of African Air Forces, a voluntary, non-political organization focusing on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the United States Air Force.
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African Partnership Flight solidifies HA/DR tabletop exercise

Seventeen African partner nations participated in the African Partnership Flight hosted by the Nigerian Air Force and facilitated by U.S. Air Forces Africa, November 4, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The engagement was conducted with members of the Association of African Air Forces, a voluntary, non-political organization focusing on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the United States Air Force.
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African Partnership Flight solidifies HA/DR tabletop exercise

Nigerian Air Force Air Commodore Dogari Apyeyak, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Thorley, U.S. Air Forces Africa A5I Africa branch chief, participate in the African Partnership Flight hosted by the NAF and facilitated by AFAFRICA, November 4, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. The engagement was conducted with members of the Association of African Air Forces, a voluntary, non-political organization focusing on collaborative, multilateral engagements to promote African-led air power solutions among 29 African member nations in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force.
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Allies integrate for first-ever B-52 simulated weapons drop in Finland

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron taxis the runway at RAF Fairford, England, prior to taking off for Exercise APEX JET, Nov. 25, 2024. BTF operations are U.S. Strategic Command’s means of conducting Dynamic Force Employment in support of the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy at the direction of the President of the United States.
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Senior Enlisted Council Meets at Ramstein

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi and the Air Force Senior Enlisted Leader Council stand for a group photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 18, 2024. The AFSELC is an action group and advisory board for the service’s SELs to provide feedback and insights for the Air Force.
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C-130 Delivery Ceremony

Tunisian Minister of National Defense Khaled Sehili and U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood, pose with members of the U.S. and Tunisian Air Forces for a group photo in front of a C-130 Hercules on Nov. 18, 2024, as part of a ceremony for the transfer of a C-130H transport aircraft from the U.S. Air Force to the Tunisian Air Force. U.S. and Tunisian forces work together to combat regional security concerns and strengthen the nations’ strong bilateral relationship.
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C-130 Delivery Ceremony

Lt. Gen. Jason T. Hinds (left), Deputy Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, and Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hajem (right), Chief of Staff of the Tunisian Air Force, commemorate the transfer of a C-130H transport aircraft from the U.S. Air Force to the Tunisian Air Force in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 18, 2024. The leaders also took time to discuss regional security concerns and strengthen the nations’ strong bilateral relationship.
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A bomb detonates during the Bomber Task Force 25-1, exercise Vanguard Merlin at Cudgel Range, Lithuania, Nov. 15, 2024. BTF 25-1 is part of a long‐term multinational training plan to maintain readiness and interoperability between NATO Allies and partner nations in the Baltic Sea region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Essence Myricks)
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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E weapon systems operator, is congratulated by fellow decoration recipients after receiving the Silver Star during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)
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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

A family member takes a video while U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, prepares to present the Distinguished Flying Cross to members of the 494th Fighter Squadron, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)
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