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Capitol Ceremony

Service members assigned to the Joint Task Force National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard carry President Jimmy Carter's casket into the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 7, 2025. Carter, who was the 39th president of the United States, died Dec. 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Ga., at the age of 100.

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Ceremonial Practice

Service members assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard practice ceremonial maneuvers during a rehearsal for the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 5, 2025. The rehearsal included a simulation of military honors and presentation of the colors during arrival and departure ceremonies.

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Around the Air Force Year in Review: Great Power Competition, Realignment for Readiness, and Housing Feedback System

In this week’s look around the Air Force, we look back at three significant stories from 2024: SECAF Frank Kendall highlights key accomplishments and emphasizes Great Power Competition, the Air Force realigns its structure to maintain future competitiveness, and the DOD launches a new online housing feedback system to improve quality of life.

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Tactical Response

Tactical Response Force Airmen exit from a 40th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey during the Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Aug. 15, 2024. ARROW prepares convoy response force Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, Minot AFB, North Dakota, and Malmstrom AFB, Montana, to protect military assets during movements and to demonstrate readiness during real-world difficulties and scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mattison Cole)

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Expeditionary demo

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi speaks with Master Sgt. Patrick O’Hara, 521st Contingency Response Squadron operation support flight chief, during an expeditionary demo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 23, 2024. Teams from around installation showcased how they’re effectively preparing for Great Power Competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Malissa Lott)

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Miss America

Second Lieutenant Madison Marsh poses by a C-17 from the 145th Airlift Wing at the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, FL, on April 9, 2024. Marsh represented the Air Force during the SUN 'n FUN's 50th anniversary, engaging with visitors about service both in and out of uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)

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AFFORGEN exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelly Dishman, 325th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, pulls a rope in preparation for disarming a simulated explosive during exercise Crown Royal 24-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 5, 2024. CR 24-2 was the first wing-wide Air Force Force Generation model exercise at the 325th Fighter Wing. The AFFORGEN model is designed to improve readiness for combat situations and improve the capabilities the Air Force provides to the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Ready to refuel

A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts a mission within the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, Dec. 1, 2024. The KC-46 is the Air Force’s newest aerial refueling platform, which started its first operational deployment to the USCENTCOM area of responsibility in early October. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Best buds

Tech. Sgt. Cullen Thomas, 325th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, interacts with MWD Linez, on the obedience yard at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 18, 2024. As a MWD trainer, it is important to interact with the K-9s in a close setting to build trust between the two partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Asha Wiltshire)

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CSAF, CMSAF visits the Global Gateway

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin thanks Airmen from the 435th Contingency Response Group after a tour at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2024. The 435th CRG demonstrated their ability to deter adversaries and defend U.S. personnel and our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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CSAF, CMSAF visits the Global Gateway

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Douglas Greene, 86th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, asks a question during an all call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2024. The all call gave Airmen the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones, Jr.)

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CSAF, CMSAF visits the Global Gateway

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eddie Fore, 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron flight chief personnel recovery superintendent, briefs Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2024. Airmen from the 435th CRSS showcased equipment that allows the unit to remain mission ready and to ensure they can proactively address any threat facing our partners swiftly and decisively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)

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CSAF, CMSAF visits the Global Gateway

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi brief at an all call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2024. Allvin and Flosi spoke about the Air Force’s efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition and took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones, Jr.)

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CSAF, CMSAF visits the Global Gateway

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi answers a question from an Airman during an all call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2024. Flosi emphasized the Air Force’s commitment to its allies and partners and the future of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones, Jr.)

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CSAF, CMSAF visits the Global Gateway

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin briefs at an all call on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 17, 2024. Allvin answered questions during the all call about a variety of topics, including reoptimizing for Great Power Competition, updates to Air Force standards, and future manning changes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones, Jr.)

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Picatinny Sign

A view of the Picatinny Arsenal sign located at the installation's main gate. Picatinny Arsenal, in New Jersey, is one location where drones have been sighted.

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Picatinny View

A view of the Picatinny Arsenal sign located at the installation's main gate. Picatinny Arsenal, in New Jersey, is one location where drones have been sighted.

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Breaking ground

Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing commander, children and families, shovel dirt at the child development center groundbreaking ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 10, 2024. Construction of the CDC is scheduled to be completed in 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

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Safe landing

Landing zone safety officers assigned to the 319th Operations Support Squadron observe a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing take off during a landing zone safety officer exercise at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 18, 2024. Landing zone safety officers facilitate agile combat employment tactics and capitalize on the multi-capable Airman construct by training skills of lateral airfield and air traffic control career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nunez-Pellicer)

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All aboard

Military personnel from Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia board a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus, assigned to the 305th Air Mobility Wing, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., during CRUZEX 2024 for a static tour at Natal Air Force Base, Brazil, Nov. 14, 2024. The success of CRUZEX came at the heels of the United States celebrating its bicentennial diplomatic relations with Brazil. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Madeline Herzog)

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