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190426-F-XK483-1164

Two F-35A Lightning IIs fly to their first combat mission April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1127

An F-35A Lightning II takes off April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1122

An F-35A Lightning II takes off April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1098

Two F-35A Lightning IIs taxi before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This is the first F-35 sortie operated in the Middle East for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1093

Two 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs gesture to a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The squadron has its own unique culture of putting their fists in the air to show their pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1089

A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot gestures to the crew chief into an April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The squadron has its own unique culture of putting their fists in the air to show their pride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1085

Staff Sgt. Benito Aranda, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers and pilots of the 388th Fighter Wing deployed together for the first Air Force’s first Middle East deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1054

Staff Sgt. Benito Aranda, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks to a 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-35A Lightning II pilot before takeoff April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers and pilots of the 388th Fighter Wing deployed together for the first Air Force’s first Middle East deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1030

A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron performs a preflight check on an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The multi-role fighter has an arsenal of missiles and a 25mm cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1025

A pilot from 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron climbs into an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The stealth fighter brings the most modern technology to the U.S. Air Force’s inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1019

A 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot steps to an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The pilots were able to perform the first combat operation with the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190426-F-XK483-1010

Staff Sgt. Karl Tesch, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, performs an inspection prior to launch check on an F-35A Lightning II April 26, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The maintainers of the 380th got the fighter prepared for its first combat mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-XK483-1110

Maintainers from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit de-arm ordnance from the AV-8B Harrier II after landing April 16, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Marines relocated to ADAB to continue their support to Operation Freedom Sentinel and other operations while their assigned amphibious assault ship undergoes scheduled maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-XK483-1039

An AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands after a mission at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 16, 2019. The composite squadron is making use of the base while their amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge undergoes scheduled mid-deployment maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-XK483-1103

Maintainers from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit run from wing to wing to de-arm ordnance from the AV-8B Harrier II after landing April 16, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The Marines vessel cannot currently support their mission while it is undergoing a 10-day maintenance schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-XK483-1162

Members of Al Dhafra Air Base converse after the arrival of F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-SQ280-013

Two F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron fly overhead prior to their first landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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190415-F-XK483-1255

Three F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxi after landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-XK483-1364

A 380th Air Expeditionary Maintenance Group crew chief meets an F-35A Lightning II pilot at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190415-F-SQ280-091

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron taxis down the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 15, 2019. The F-35A Lightning II is deployed to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility for the first time in U.S. Air Force history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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