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First female fighter pilot to conduct F-35 combat mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Thompson, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, launches an F-35A Lightning II while Airman 1st Class Ashlin Randolph, a 380th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, gives the signal to proceed recently on the Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, flightline. Thompson is the first female to fly an F-35A Lightning II into combat. She was also launched by an all-female maintenance crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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First female fighter pilot to conduct F-35 combat mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Thompson, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, dons her helmet recently prior to a mission at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Thompson is the first female to fly an F-35A Lightning II into combat. She is currently deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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First female fighter pilot to conduct F-35 combat mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Thompson, 421st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, dons flight equipment recently at the Aircrew Flight Equipment shop on Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Thompson is the first female to fly an F-35A Lightning II into combat. She is currently deployed from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kat Justen)
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Bomber Task Force conducts first AOR mission

An Airman piloting an F-15C Eagle prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, May 12, 2019, at an undisclosed location. The 28th EARS maintains constant presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and Coalition aircraft in various operations conducted in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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Bomber Task Force conducts first AOR mission

An Airman piloting an F-15C Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, May 12, 2019, at an undisclosed location. The 28th EARS maintains constant presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and Coalition aircraft in various operations conducted in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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Bomber Task Force conducts first AOR mission

An Airman piloting an F-35A Lightning II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 28th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, May 12, 2019, at an undisclosed location. The 28th EARS maintains constant presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and Coalition aircraft in various operations conducted in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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Bomber Task Force conducts first AOR mission

A U.S. B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 12, 2019. The B-52H offers diverse capabilities including the delivery of precision weapons in support of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command mission to provide security and stability in the region. This was the first mission of the Bomber Task Force deployed to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to defend American forces and interests in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)
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CFACC takes off with ‘Shooters’

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, works with Airman 1st Class Cody Ervin, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, before pre-flight checks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 27, 2018. Guastella flew with the 55th EFS, which recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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CFACC takes off with ‘Shooters’

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, and Airman 1st Class Cody Ervin, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, perform pre-flight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 27, 2018. The 55th EFS recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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CFACC takes off with ‘Shooters’

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, shakes hands with Airman 1st Class Cody Ervin, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, before pre-flight checks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 27, 2018. The 55th EFS recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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CFACC takes off with ‘Shooters’

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, Combined Forces Air Component Commander, and Capt. Connor Flynt, 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, stand in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 27, 2018. Guastella flew with the 55th EFS, which recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Swamp Fox send off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon begins its takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 18, 2018. The 157th EFS returned home to the 169th Fighter Wing stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, after a deployment to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Swamp Fox send off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 18, 2018. The 157th EFS returned home to the 169th Fighter Wing stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, after a deployment to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Swamp Fox send off

F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron walk to their jets prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 18, 2018. The 157th EFS returned home to the 169th Fighter Wing stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, after a deployment to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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Swamp Fox send off

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron gives the “Swamp Fox” hand signal before takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 18, 2018. The 157th EFS, also known as the Swamp Foxes, returned home to the 169th Fighter Wing stationed at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, after a deployment to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th AEG and the “Fighting Fifty-fifth”

A pilot assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron makes the “Shooters” hand signal after landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2018. The 55th EFS, also known as the Shooters, deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th AEG and the “Fighting Fifty-fifth”

A pilot from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2018. Airmen from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th AEG and the “Fighting Fifty-fifth”

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron stand ready at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2018. Airmen from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th AEG and the “Fighting Fifty-fifth”

A pilot from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2018. Airmen from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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407th AEG and the “Fighting Fifty-fifth”

A pilot from the 55th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron parks an F-16 Fighting Falcon at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16, 2018. Airmen from the 20th Fighter Wing at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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