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U.S. participation at ILA Berlin demonstrates enduring Allied commitment

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Miller, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron F-35 dedicated crew chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Lucien Anderson, 493rd FGS F-35 dedicated crew chief, conduct post-flight procedures on an F-35A Lightning II following its arrival for the ILA Berlin Air Show June 9, 2026, at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, Germany. U.S. participation in ILA Berlin Air Show, highlights how the U.S. presence in Europe strengthens alliances that fuels jobs, trade and investment in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demi M. Ebert)

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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing during Astral Knight 26 over the North Sea, June 8, 2026. AK26 is designed to strengthen tactical integrated air and missile defense capabilities across the U.S. European Command area of responsibility while providing units the opportunity to practice and refine tactical procedures in a realistic operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nash Truitt)

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U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers, F-15E Strike Eagles, and F-35A Lightning IIs fly in a formation during Astral Knight 26 over the North Sea, June 8, 2026. Aerial refueling operations increase the range and endurance of combat aircraft, supporting tactical integrated air and missile defense and tactical command and control during AK26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nash Truitt)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Mitch Barker, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, checks his oxygen respiratory device during exercise Astral Knight 2026 in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 3, 2026. Aerial refueling operations increase the range and endurance of combat aircraft, supporting tactical integrated air and missile defense and tactical command and control during AK26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nash Truitt)

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An Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing to receive fuel during exercise Astral Knight 2026 over the North Sea, June 3, 2026. Aerial refueling operations enable combat aircraft to sustain missions across greater distances and for longer durations, strengthening interoperability and supporting tactical integrated air and missile defense during AK26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nash Truitt)

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Barrett Pierce, Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Air Defense Company Alpha air command and control officer, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Tokarek, 606th Air Control Squadron mission system operator, conduct command and control operations during exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 3, 2026. AK26 strengthened readiness by exercising command and control capabilities that enable combat air operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Annie Garcia)

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Behind the Systems: RAWS Weather Systems Support Center operations at CLDJ

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Lawson, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems, inspects equipment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 4, 2026. The Weather Systems Support Center supports forecasting operations by maintaining equipment ranging from rapidly deployable weather sensors to radar systems capable of monitoring weather conditions more than 50 nautical miles from the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

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Behind the Systems: RAWS Weather Systems Support Center operations at CLDJ

Senior Airman Eric Lawson, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS), inspects equipment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 4, 2026. As part of the Weather Systems Support Center, RAWS Airmen maintain critical meteorological equipment across the U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility, ensuring forecasters have reliable data to support flight operations, mission planning and operational decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

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Behind the Systems: RAWS Weather Systems Support Center operations at CLDJ

Senior Airman Eric Lawson, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron radar, airfield, and weather systems technician, inspects equipment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 4, 2026. Airmen assigned to the Weather Systems Support Center maintain and repair specialized weather systems that provide forecasters with critical atmospheric data, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

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Behind the Systems: RAWS Weather Systems Support Center operations at CLDJ

Senior Airman Eric Lawson, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS), inspects equipment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 4, 2026. As part of the Weather Systems Support Center, RAWS Airmen maintain critical meteorological equipment across the U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility, ensuring forecasters have reliable data to support flight operations, mission planning and operational decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

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Behind the Systems: RAWS Weather Systems Support Center operations at CLDJ

Senior Airman Eric Lawson, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS), inspects equipment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 4, 2026. Airmen assigned to the Weather Systems Support Center maintain and repair specialized weather systems that provide forecasters with critical atmospheric data, enhancing situational awareness and operational effectiveness across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luis Gomez)

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Senior Airman Physa Muon, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron radar, airfield, and weather systems technician, performs during the Safe Haven Open Mic event at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 27, 2026. The weekly gathering encourages service members to express themselves through music, comedy, poetry and storytelling while strengthening the sense of community across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Conner Simms)

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A member of the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron sings during the Safe Haven Open Mic event at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 27, 2026. Hosted weekly by the Chapel Religious Support Team, the event provides service members an opportunity to share their talents, build connections and foster resilience in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Conner Simms)

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Airmen assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron participate in Safe Haven Open Mic at the Spartan Haven Chapel on Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 27, 2026. The weekly event fosters community among deployed personnel by providing a welcoming space for music, comedy, poetry and storytelling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Conner Simms)

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A service member assigned to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron performs during Safe Haven Open Mic at the Spartan Haven Chapel on Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, May 27, 2026. Hosted weekly by the 776 EABS Chapel Religious Support Team, the event provides deployed personnel an opportunity to share their talents, build connections and strengthen resilience through music, storytelling and creative expression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Conner Simms)

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606 ACS enables command, control capabilities in preparation for AK26

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron assemble a ranger satellite communication terminal to test deployed capabilities as part of exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2026. AK26 validates deployed command and control capabilities in support of tactical integrated air and missile defense operations in the U.K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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606 ACS enables command, control capabilities in preparation for AK26

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zerriak Wilson, 606th Air Control Squadron radio frequency operations technician, prepares for exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2026. AK26 enhances readiness by validating tactical command and control capabilities that enable the execution of tactical integrated air and missile defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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606 ACS enables command, control capabilities in preparation for AK26

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Callari, 606th Air Control Squadron operations officer in charge, removes a floor panel to run cable in preparation for exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2026. AK26 enhances readiness through testing command and control capabilities and tactical integrated air and missile defense operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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606 ACS enables command, control capabilities in preparation for AK26

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kailan Adams, 606th Air Control Squadron network operations technician, assembles a ranger satellite communication terminal in preparation for exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2026. AK26 enhances readiness by testing the ability of U.S. forces to rapidly deploy and integrate capabilities in support of tactical integrated air and missile defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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606 ACS enables command, control capabilities in preparation for AK26

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kailan Adams, 606th Air Control Squadron network operations technician, assembles a ranger satellite communication terminal in preparation for exercise Astral Knight 2026 at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 27, 2026. AK26 strengthens tactical command and control capabilities that enable the execution of tactical integrated air and missile defense operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Hardy-Bannerman)

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