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Elizabeth Pennington, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, spikes the ball during a volleyball match against Nevada Oct. 13, 2018 at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Nevada 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Elizabeth Pennington, U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, spikes the ball during a volleyball match against Nevada Oct. 13, 2018 at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Nevada 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Heritage Flight Team pilot and commander, performs a vertical climb in an F-35A Lightning II during the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 14, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. The F-35A Lightning II’s F-135 single-engine contains 43,000 pounds of thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

Capt. Andrew “Dojo” Olson, F-35 Heritage Flight Team pilot and commander, performs a vertical climb in an F-35A Lightning II during the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show Oct. 14, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. The F-35A Lightning II’s F-135 single-engine contains 43,000 pounds of thrust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

Master Sgt. Terry Kelly, a civil engineering operations manager, addresses Airmen assigned to the 165th Airlift Wing before returning to relief operations for Hurricane Michael in Seminole County, Ga., Oct. 14, 2018. The Georgia Air National Guard is working with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and local authorities to conduct route clearance and debris removal. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber Williams)

Master Sgt. Terry Kelly, a civil engineering operations manager, addresses Airmen assigned to the 165th Airlift Wing before returning to relief operations for Hurricane Michael in Seminole County, Ga., Oct. 14, 2018. The Georgia Air National Guard is working with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and local authorities to conduct route clearance and debris removal. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber Williams)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., takes flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The aircraft was evacuated to Barksdale to avoid possible damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., takes flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The aircraft was evacuated to Barksdale to avoid possible damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Airman 1st Class Cody Neuweiler, a 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron member from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., clears rubble obstructing the roadway so his team can establish communications at another location, Oct. 13, 2018. With support from the Joint Communications Support Element of U.S. Transportation Command and MacDill AFB’s 6th Air Mobility Wing Force Support Squadron, this team was one of the first on scene, clearing their own path to support the Bay County emergency operations center and enable recovery efforts in Panama City, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Nunez)

Airman 1st Class Cody Neuweiler, a 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron member from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., clears rubble obstructing the roadway so his team can establish communications at another location, Oct. 13, 2018. With support from the Joint Communications Support Element of U.S. Transportation Command and MacDill AFB’s 6th Air Mobility Wing Force Support Squadron, this team was one of the first on scene, clearing their own path to support the Bay County emergency operations center and enable recovery efforts in Panama City, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Nunez)

F-35 Lightning aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., prepare for takeoff at Barksdale AFB, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The aircraft evacuated to Barksdale AFB to avoid possible damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

F-35 Lightning aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., prepare for takeoff at Barksdale AFB, La., Oct. 12, 2018. The aircraft evacuated to Barksdale AFB to avoid possible damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

An A-10 Thunderbolt II performs aerial maneuvers before the start of a Fallen Hawg remembrance ceremony Oct. 17, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The remembrance ceremony was held in honor of fallen A-10 pilots and signals the start of 2018 Hawgsmoke competition, which is a biennial worldwide A-10 bombing, missile and tactical gunnery competition derived from the discontinued "Gunsmoke" Air Force Worldwide Gunnery Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

An A-10 Thunderbolt II performs aerial maneuvers before the start of a Fallen Hawg remembrance ceremony Oct. 17, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The remembrance ceremony was held in honor of fallen A-10 pilots and signals the start of 2018 Hawgsmoke competition, which is a biennial worldwide A-10 bombing, missile and tactical gunnery competition derived from the discontinued "Gunsmoke" Air Force Worldwide Gunnery Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joel Pfiester)

An Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron controls an aircraft at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 14, 2018. Special Tactics teams can assess, open and control all types of airfields, from major airports to clandestine dirt strips in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Sandra Welch)

An Airman with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron controls an aircraft at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 14, 2018. Special Tactics teams can assess, open and control all types of airfields, from major airports to clandestine dirt strips in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Sandra Welch)

Cadet First Class Justin Waligora, Falconry Team member, uses a lure to guide one of four falcons used for flying demonstrations, during a training exercise on the field of Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. The falconry program has been a tradition held since the beginning of the academy in 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Armstrong)

Cadet First Class Justin Waligora, Falconry Team member, uses a lure to guide one of four falcons used for flying demonstrations, during a training exercise on the field of Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. The falconry program has been a tradition held since the beginning of the academy in 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua Armstrong)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Lybrand, structures craftsman with the 202nd RED HORSE Squadron, trims a tree trunk into smaller logs Oct. 16, 2018, in Panama City, Fla. The RED HORSE team used chainsaws, skid steers and back hoes to unblock caused by damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo Courtesy Photo)
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Staff Sgt. Christopher Lybrand, structures craftsman with the 202nd RED HORSE Squadron, trims a tree trunk into smaller logs Oct. 16, 2018, in Panama City, Fla. The RED HORSE team used chainsaws, skid steers and back hoes to unblock caused by damage from Hurricane Michael. (U.S. Air Force photo Courtesy Photo)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron returns from a joint training sortie with F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-22 Raptors at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 16, 2018. The training serves as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to European regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron returns from a joint training sortie with F/A-18 Super Hornets and F-22 Raptors at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 16, 2018. The training serves as a demonstration of U.S. commitment to European regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., and the 635th Material Maintenance Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N. M., construct bare-bones shelters Oct. 15, 2018, as part of a multi-phased plan to reconstruct Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., following the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Multiple major commands have mobilized relief assets in an effort to restore operations after the hurricane caused catastrophic damage to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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Airmen from the 823rd RED HORSE Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla., and the 635th Material Maintenance Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N. M., construct bare-bones shelters Oct. 15, 2018, as part of a multi-phased plan to reconstruct Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., following the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Multiple major commands have mobilized relief assets in an effort to restore operations after the hurricane caused catastrophic damage to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. If the dent measurements are not exceptional, then structural maintainers repair the damaged area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. If the dent measurements are not exceptional, then structural maintainers repair the damaged area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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Capt. Chris Bowser, a Pennsylvania Air National Guard Airman and fifth grade math and science teacher at a school outside Pittsburgh, is currently deployed to U.S. Air Forces Central Command and is responsible for helping Coalition Airmen from 17 nations get the job done in the fight against ISIS. Check out his "Classroom to Coalition" story at the following link. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine 171st Air Refueling Wing CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright #KnowYourMil http://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1576324/classroom-to-coalition-pennsylvania-teacher-supports-war-against-isis/
It may not be a black cat or running from Jason but I wouldn't want to cross paths with these fighting machines. Happy Friday the 13th! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine #Fridaythe13 #Friday13
United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine
Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Drinkard, AFCENT Command Chief, recently visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, to recognize 380th Airmen's efforts to deliver airpower, develop relationships, and defend the region. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine
Pulling Three-A-Days in a #Deployment! Master Sgt. Nikki Walberg overcame three surgeries in a month to working out three times a day inorder to keep herself fit during her deployment. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright 386th Air Expeditionary Wing #KnowYourMil #KnowYourMilitary #FitnessFriday #FlexFriday #AirForce #USAF http://www.afcent.af.mil/Units/386th-Air-Expeditionary-Wing/News/Display/Article/1560027/paralegal-builds-strength-in-and-out-of-the-gym/
As we celebrate this Independence Day, we remember those brave souls who fight for peace and liberty. Thank you to all #Airmen supporting our U.S. Air Forces Central Command Mission and serving our great Nation. - Lt. Gen. Jeff Harrigian United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine #4thofjuly #baldeagle #eagle #fourthofjuly #independenceday #patriotism #unitedstates #usa #veteran #vintage #vintagedad #fourthofjulyweekend #fourthofjulycelebration #fourthofjulyfestivities #fireworks #fireworksdisplay #starsandstripes #redwhiteandblue #AirForce
Welcome to the skies new Pilots. #Afghanistan Air Force graduated 22 new #pilots June 27, 2018 at a ceremony in Pardubice, Czech Republic. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David l Goldfein Airman Magazine 438th Air Expeditionary Wing http://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1564821/aaf-graduates-22-fixed-wing-pilots-including-two-females/
What better way to celebrate National #CameraDay than with our Public Affairs #Airmen? Here are some of Airmen throughout AFCENT doing what they do best. We don't take good pictures we look good in them! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David l Goldfein CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright Airman Magazine #NationalCameraDay
Space suits for an aircraft what?!? These U-2 pilots fly so high (70,000 feet in the air) they get to look like astronauts. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David l Goldfein Airman Magazine 455th Air Expeditionary Wing - Bagram Airfield
#Soldiers prove who the Best of the Best is in this Quarters Best Warrior Competition. 12-mile ruck marchs at midnight, obsatcle course, written tests and leaderships boards is a small fraction of the physical and mental test these Soldiers pushed through. U.S. Central Command Gen David L Goldfein http://www.afcent.af.mil/News/Article/1561090/soldiers-test-their-limits-through-best-warrior-competition/
Iraq Air Force partake in a #Coalition-led #airstrike against #ISIS with the #F16 Fighting Falcon. Our Coalition partners are getting the job done! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command GEN.David l Goldfein Airman Magazine
#Airmen serving Airmen "That pallet you helped secure is going directly to the front lines. That food you just secured is feeding your brothers and sisters in arms. Those weapons you added to the manifest just helped liberate a village from the Islamic State group.” United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen.David L Goldfein Airman Magazine 386th Air Expeditionary Wing
Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing completed a Bandage Run June 15, 2018. Theses #Airmen transport patients to receive specific medical care and return them back to the fight at their deployed location. United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine Gen. David L. Goldfein
Never too late to say Happy Father’s Day!!
Who doesn't like #military #photos? #Airmen delivering #Airpower everyday all day! United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen. David L. Goldfein Airman Magazine
What better way to celebrate #FathersDay then by deploying with your #Dad United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Airman Magazine Gen. David L. Goldfein CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright
It's #FlagDay! We take #OldGlory no matter where we go. Celebrating 58 years (current pattern) of the #RedWhiteAndBlue United States Air Force U.S. Central Command Gen. David L. Goldfein Airman Magazine #NationalFlagDay #FlagDayUS #USA #UnitedStates #America #USFlag #Flag #AmericanFlag #Merica #StarsAndStripes #StarSpangledBanner #BetsyRoss
RT @FranceauQatar: L'Ambassadeur sur la base Al Udeid où il a rencontré les troupes françaises dont il a salué l’engagement contre Daech. E…
Congrats to now Tech. Sgt. Ben Heard a SERE specialist on his STEP promotion! "One of our most competitive advanta… https://t.co/aKZyn6dcUq
POW/MIA Remembrance Day "It is important to remember the men and women that paved the way for us through their sacr… https://t.co/BqFtULIeG7
Al Udeid Air Base Airmen practice loading inert munitions to a B-1 to maintain a high state of readiness!… https://t.co/UFaSOovsFW
RT @CENTCOM: #BRIGHTSTAR18 ended yesterday in #Egypt. Thanks to our service members, the Egyptian Armed Forces and other participating nati…
Air Force maintainers deployed to CENTCOM busting knuckles by the moonlight to keep F-16s ready! @usairforcehttps://t.co/wBctF03y9z
RT @usairforce: Today we celebrate 71 years as the world's greatest #AIRPOWER! #Birthday #AFBDay https://t.co/VOY8ixMUlO
F-22s Gettin' it done! Raptors forward deploy to austere Mid East base, show ability to operate anywhere, resolve t… https://t.co/KIuYhiiPwR
Flexin' 5th gen muscle! F-22s conducted distributed ops yesterday in support of @CJTFOIR. AFCENT Airmen in… https://t.co/BLe5RZe8GE
#ShoutoutSaturday with our amazing Airmen delivering airpower everyday! Supporting @ResoluteSupport Mission,… https://t.co/XEKXVCFslb
RT @DeptofDefense: #SecDef Mattis greets Defense Attaché-UAE @USArmy Brig. Gen. Miguel Correa, and Brig. Gen. Adrian Spain, 380th Air Exped…
RT @ResoluteSupport: A coalition of 41 nations - their people and leaders - understand the global and imminent threat of terrorism. They ar…
While deployed to the 380AEW, 94FS & 99RS celebrated major anniversaries. Both unit histories date back to WWI & WW… https://t.co/IkedZqu0SH
AFCENT welcomes our new CFACC Lt. Gen. Guastella LINK to official Air Force Bio https://t.co/NAK0YyaZZd @usairforcehttps://t.co/SRUlq9holV
Who let the dogs out? We did. Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron’s military working dogs… https://t.co/ATb4TAZfWL
Here's video proof of just how awesome the AFCENT change of command was! @usairforce @CENTCOM https://t.co/eBQ3guqKQd
AFCENT welcomes Lt. Gen. Joseph T. Guastella Jr. as our new commander. He is in charge of air operations for… https://t.co/KwIVAh7eli
How does AFCENT stay connected? Learn how the 609th Expeditionary Air Communications Squadron supports Joint and Co… https://t.co/nWmbNnOY3u
Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian flew his “fini” flight as AFCENT Commander in an F-22 Raptor Aug 8! Harrigian has com… https://t.co/5HFqRt1oDv